Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

809 patents
国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Quantum Cascade Laser Element

This technology provides a novel quantum cascade laser (QCL) operating in the near-infrared spectrum, enabling highly accurate and sensitive detection of t…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Near-Infrared QCL: ~30% Cost Reduction, 20% Productivity Gain in Gas Sensing

~$200K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.).

大学共同利用機関法人自然科学研究機構 ★ S Rank

Brazing Method for Copper and Copper Alloys

This innovative brazing technology delivers superior strength and reliability for joining copper and copper alloys with diverse metals. It employs micro-mi…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Copper Alloy Brazing: 1.5x Strength, 20% Defect Reduction

~$200K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Photoconversion Film Stacked Solid-State Imaging Device

This technology introduces a novel solid-state imaging device with nano-scale electrodes and optimized geometry, enabling highly efficient avalanche multip…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Ultra-Sensitive Imaging: 2x S/N Ratio, 30% CapEx Cut

~$800K/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Polyglutamate Binder for Lithium-Sulfur Secondary Battery Cathodes

This technology introduces a polyglutamate-based binder for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cathodes, significantly improving discharge capacity retention an…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Li-Sulfur Batteries: 1.5x Lifespan, Enhanced Capacity Retention

~$150K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.).

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Non-Woven Fabric and Non-Woven Fabric Manufacturing Apparatus

This technology introduces a novel electrospinning method that forms non-woven fabrics at a liquid interface, significantly simplifying the fiber recovery …

Advanced Materials

3x Recovery Efficiency, ~20% Cost Cut in Non-Woven Fabric Production

~$50K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人富山大学 ★ S Rank

Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite, Aluminum Matrix Composite Extr…

This technology integrates cellulose nanofiber (CNF) into an aluminum matrix, creating a composite material that is significantly lighter and stronger than…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

CNF-Aluminum Composites: Up to 20% Lighter, 30% Stronger

~$400K/year estimated material cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Useful Substances from Livestock Manure Ash and Plant Biomass

This technology efficiently converts livestock manure ash and plant biomass, previously difficult-to-utilize waste, into high-value useful substances. By m…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Waste-to-Value: Biomass transformed into useful materials, generating ~$1.5M annual impact.

~$1.5M/year estimated cost reduction and revenue generation per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Optically Active Azide Ester and Method for Producing Same

This technology offers a novel, single-step method for synthesizing high-purity chiral azide esters using a unique zinc dinuclear complex catalyst. It enab…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Single-Step Chiral Azide Synthesis: Boost Purity, Cut Costs by ~$165K/Year

~$165K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Manufacturing Method for Anisotropic Phantom Members for MRI Imaging Devices

This technology dramatically improves the production of anisotropic MRI phantom components by using a novel boiling and depressurization process for unifor…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

MRI Phantom Production: 70% Faster, 90% More Stable

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

飯田 礼子 ★ S Rank

cAMP or cGMP Degrading Agent and Its Applications

This technology utilizes the M-LPH protein as a novel degrading agent for cAMP and cGMP, key intracellular second messengers. It offers precise control ove…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Accelerate Drug Discovery by 20%, Precisely Control Cell Signaling

~$13.5M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per project (est.)

マグ・イゾベール株式会社 ★ S Rank

Cutter Guide

This technology provides a laser-guided cutter for insulation materials, enabling millimeter-level precision in defining cutting lines. By eliminating manu…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Insulation Cutting: Laser boosts precision 3x, efficiency 20%

~$100K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Conductive Film and Conductive Member

This technology introduces a novel conductive film composed of entangled transition metal chalcogenide nanowires, overcoming the traditional trade-off betw…

Manufacturing Electronics Advanced Materials

Ultra-Thin, High-Conductivity Film: ~30% Cost Reduction, Accelerates Next-Gen Devices

~$1.0M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Scaffold for Stem Cell Culture, Stem Cell Culture Method, and FNW Substrate Production

This technology creates nanostructured scaffolds using oriented fullerene nanowhiskers (FNW) for large-scale stem cell culture. It precisely controls surfa…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Stem Cell Culture: Nanostructure Scaffolds Boost Pluripotency by ~15%

~$1.5M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Temperature-Responsive Heat Shielding Material

This technology introduces a temperature-responsive heat-shielding material using hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) that autonomously switches between transpar…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Autonomous Heat Shielding: ~20% HVAC Savings, 65%+ Cost Reduction

~$1M–$5M/year estimated HVAC cost reduction across multiple facilities (est.)

慶應義塾 ★ S Rank

Method for Clearing a Specimen and Method for Producing a Cleared Specimen

This technology offers a novel, non-destructive method to efficiently clear large, 3D biological samples. It overcomes limitations of traditional sectionin…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

10x Faster 3D Bio-Analysis, Accelerating Drug Discovery

~$50K/year estimated research cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人宇都宮大学 ★ S Rank

Holographic Optical Element, Holographic Optical Element Manufacturing Apparatus, and Ho…

This technology enables the low-cost manufacturing of holographic optical elements (HOEs) that function across the entire visible light spectrum. By precis…

AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Full-Spectrum Holographic Optics: Cut Manufacturing Costs by ~25%

~$1.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Agent for Preventing Onset, Suppressing Progression, or Treating HTLV-1 Related Diseases

This patent introduces a novel compound for the prevention, suppression, and treatment of HTLV-1 related diseases, including ATL and HAM. It offers a safer…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

HTLV-1 Therapy: ~20% Cost Reduction, Safer Treatment, Protected Until 2041

~$10M–$100M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction potential (AI est.).

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Silver Nanofibers

This technology provides a simplified, low-cost method for manufacturing large-area silver nanofibers. It uses metal catalyst particles, a silver salt and …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

30% Cost Reduction, Large-Area Silver Nanofiber for Next-Gen Electronics

~$1M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Extractant for Rare Earth Metals or Iron

This technology utilizes a specific alkylated sarcosine derivative as an extractant to efficiently separate scandium from other rare earth metals, and rare…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Rare Earth & Iron Separation: >95% Recovery, Streamlined Process

~$1.5M/year estimated refining cost reduction (est.)

小林 博 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Lubricants for Rolling, Plain, and Oil-Impregnated Bearing Devi…

This patent introduces a novel lubricant manufacturing method for rolling, plain, and oil-impregnated bearings. It uses ferromagnetic microparticles encaps…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Advanced Materials

2x Bearing Lifespan, ~65% Maintenance Cost Reduction with Permanent Lubrication

~$350K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite, Method for Manufacturing the Same, Catalyst Using the Same, and Gas Sensor

This technology introduces a novel composite material featuring transition metal nanoparticles embedded within a layered silicate compound with organic gro…

AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Stable Nanoparticle Composite Doubles Catalyst & Sensor Performance

~$200K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 A Rank

Method for Manufacturing Boron-Magnesium Salt, Method for Manufacturing Electrolyte, Bor…

This technology provides a novel method for synthesizing boron-magnesium salt, a critical component for next-generation magnesium secondary batteries. It s…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Mg Batteries: 2x Performance, 66% Production Cost Reduction

~$1M/year estimated net profit increase per facility (est.)

学校法人東京電機大学 ★ S Rank

Adhesion Prevention Material and Method for Manufacturing the Same

This technology offers a novel modified hyaluronic acid-based adhesion barrier for surgical procedures. It provides enhanced hyaluronidase degradation resi…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Cut Post-Surgical Re-operation Risk by 66% with Long-Lasting Adhesion Barrier

~$1.5M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction per major hospital (est.)

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Transparent Molded Body and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces an innovative transparent molded body made from Group 4 element oxides (Zirconium, Hafnium, Titanium). By precisely controlling …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

45%+ Transmittance: Next-Gen Optics for AR/VR, Automotive Sensors

~$800K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)