Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

452 patents
国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy, Its Manufacturing Method, and Actuators and Engines…

This innovative high-temperature shape memory alloy (SMA) operates reliably from 350°C to 990°C, a range previously inaccessible to SMAs. Its unique Ti-Zr-…

Advanced Materials

High-Temp SMA: 1.5× Lifespan, 20% Lighter, 350-990°C Operation

~$1.5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Diagnostic Agent for Measuring Organic Anion Transporter Function

This technology provides a diagnostic agent for easily and accurately assessing Organic Anion Transporter Polypeptide (OATP) function using a radiolabeled …

Chemistry & Pharma Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Personalized Medicine Accelerated: OATP Test Cuts Drug Development by ~10%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Analyzing Kidney Tissue Using Fluorescence Imaging

This technology offers a novel 3D fluorescence imaging method for highly accurate kidney tissue analysis, specifically for glomerular damage. It eliminates…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials AI & Software

3D Fluorescence Halves Kidney Biopsy Time, Boosts Accuracy by ~30%

~$1.0M/year estimated diagnostic cost reduction and early treatment contribution per facility (est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Compound, Surface Treatment Agent, and Surface Treatment Method

This patent introduces a novel compound for efficiently applying multiple functional groups to material surfaces in a single step. It eliminates complex pr…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Streamlined Surface Treatment: 50% Process Cut, Multi-functional Materials

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

川田 力 ★ S Rank

Mealtime Mask

This innovative mealtime mask features a main body covering the nose and mouth, plus an access port for hands or cutlery. It significantly reduces droplet …

Advanced Materials Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Reduce Mealtime Droplets by ~90%, Cut Hygiene Costs by $1M Annually

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Esters

This technology efficiently converts gaseous alkanes, such as natural gas or methane, into high-value esters using a proprietary metal salt catalyst under …

Advanced Materials

Gaseous Alkanes to Esters: 20% Raw Material Cost Reduction

~$2M/year estimated raw material cost reduction and CO2 emission suppression (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Viral Infection Inhibitor and Method for Inhibiting Viral Infection in Cells

This technology utilizes a novel compound to physically prevent viral attachment to host cells, offering a broad-spectrum defense against various viruses. …

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Block ~33% of Viral Infections: New Cell Protection Strategy

~$1.0M/year estimated economic loss reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人北里研究所 ★ S Rank

Agent for Preventing or Treating Tubulointerstitial Disorder

This technology offers an innovative screening method for tubulointerstitial disorder, a key factor in chronic kidney disease progression. By targeting the…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

Kidney Drug Discovery: Accelerate by 2 Years, Boost Efficiency 1.5x

~$13.5M/year estimated economic impact from 2-year drug development acceleration (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 Lepidopteran Eggs with Extended Nucleic Acid Acceptance Period

This technology extends the foreign nucleic acid acceptance period in lepidopteran insect eggs through specific temperature treatments. It significantly bo…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boost Moth Gene Editing by 20%, Cut R&D Costs by 1/3

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

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Modified Human Interleukin-4 Receptor Polypeptide and M2 Macrophage Differentiation Indu…

This patent introduces a modified human IL-4 receptor polypeptide that efficiently induces M2 macrophage differentiation. Unlike conventional methods, it o…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

M2 Macrophage Induction: Accelerate Drug Development by ~30%

~$13M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per development program (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Article, Method for Manufacturing Article, Composite, and Method for Manufacturing Compo…

This technology utilizes a modified polylactic acid (PLA) surface to enable cells to autonomously form complex 3D structures, mimicking biological tissues.…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

3D Cell Sheets: Precision Tissue Recreation, Accelerating R&D by 5×

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

地方独立行政法人青森県産業技術センター ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Katakuri Tissue Culture with Antioxidant Activity and Antioxidant A…

This technology offers a breakthrough method for cultivating high-antioxidant compounds from the rare Katakuri plant via tissue culture. It ensures a stabl…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Rare Plant Antioxidants: Stable Supply, ~20% Revenue Boost

~$1.5M/year estimated new business creation potential (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Powder Photoelectrode, Translucent Powder Photoelectrode and Manufacturing Method, and P…

This technology introduces a powder photoelectrode with a layered oxide nanosheet that securely binds photocatalyst powder to a substrate at low cost. It a…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Low-Cost Binding Boosts Photoelectrode Efficiency by ~20%

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Iron Alloy Plating Method and Iron Alloy Plating Solution

This technology enables stable, high-quality iron alloy plating using environmentally friendly trivalent iron salts. By precisely controlling pH and utiliz…

Advanced Materials

Eco-Friendly Iron Alloy Plating: Boosts Stability by 20%, Production Efficiency by 1.5x

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

学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Peptides and cAMP Indicators

This technology provides a novel cAMP indicator for real-time imaging of dynamic cAMP behavior in living cells using green excitation light. It enables hig…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Life Sciences

Real-time cAMP imaging accelerates neuroscience R&D by ~20%, cutting costs by ~$95K/year.

~$95K/year estimated cost optimization 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

Bitterness Inhibitor

This technology utilizes Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) to selectively neutralize the bitter taste from compounds like Naringin and Cucurbitacin, common i…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Reduce Bitterness by ~66%, Preserve Flavor in Functional Foods

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Photocatalyst, Photoelectrode Using the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing These

This technology enhances photocatalyst surfaces with phosphate groups, dramatically boosting hydrogen ion supply for water splitting. It significantly impr…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

1.5x Hydrogen Production Boost for Green Energy & Decarbonization

~$1.5M/year estimated hydrogen cost reduction for fuel cells per facility (est.)

地方独立行政法人北海道立総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Cyclic Dipeptides

This technology offers a groundbreaking method for synthesizing cyclic dipeptides using unprotected amino acids and simple steam heating. It eliminates com…

Advanced Materials

Cut Cyclic Dipeptide Production Costs by 30%, Simplify Process

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

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Palladium Extractant and Method for Separating Palladium

This technology uses a novel thiadibenzene compound to selectively extract palladium from mixed metal solutions. It achieves over 99% purity and reduces pr…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Achieve 99%+ Palladium Recovery, Cut Extraction Time by 20%

~$1.0M/year estimated resource recovery cost optimization 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

Tea Variety Identification Method, Polynucleotide, Microsatellite Marker, and Primer Set

This technology uses specific DNA markers (microsatellites) for highly accurate and rapid identification of tea varieties. It helps combat food fraud, ensu…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Tea Variety ID: 99% Accuracy, Boosts Brand Value by 2x, Cuts Costs 30%

~$0.7M/year estimated brand value enhancement and loss avoidance per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Polyoxazoline-Conjugated Albumin, Artificial Plasma Expander, and Hemorrhagic Shock Resu…

This technology introduces a novel polyoxazoline-conjugated albumin, designed as a highly biocompatible and stable artificial plasma expander. It addresses…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Artificial Plasma: ~20% Lower Costs, Stable Supply for Emergencies

~$100M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction per country (est.).

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing GaN Substrates

This technology enables high-quality GaN crystal growth from non-semiconductor surfaces using a novel HVPE method. It features a unique high-temperature ni…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

5% Yield Boost, High-Quality GaN for Next-Gen Power & RF Devices

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Novel Halophilic Lactic Acid Bacteria and Method for Producing Recovery-Type Amino Acids…

This technology utilizes a novel halophilic lactic acid bacterium, Tetragenococcus halophilus KA03033, to efficiently produce high concentrations of recove…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

4x Faster Recovery Amino Acid Production in High-Salt Foods

~$2M/year estimated revenue increase or cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composition, Component, and Protective Equipment

This innovative composition provides superior dilatancy, instantly hardening upon impact to absorb and disperse energy, without using flammable liquids. Co…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Flame-Retardant Dilatancy: 1.5x Shock Absorption, Zero Flammable Liquids

~$800K/year estimated cost savings and revenue generation per facility (est.)