Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Civil & Architecture

124 patents
三菱電機エンジニアリング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Sound Source Locating Device

This technology precisely identifies subtle acoustic anomalies in noisy environments. A compact, mobile device uses acoustic beamforming and noise cancella…

Civil & Architecture Inspection & Detection Electronics

Precision Anomaly Detection: Cut Maintenance Costs by ~$200K/Year

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

東京電力ホールディングス株式会社 ★ S Rank

Water-Sealing Door with Enhanced Functionality and Simplified Operation

This technology introduces a simplified water-sealing door design that integrates the compression mechanism and handle on one side, eliminating complex dua…

Civil & Architecture

Water-Sealing Doors: ~20% Cost Cut, Enhanced Flood Protection

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

本田 慶治 A Rank

Integrated Waste Chute System for High-Rise Buildings

This technology introduces an automated waste chute system for multi-story buildings, addressing critical issues like hygiene, safety, and waste sorting. I…

Civil & Architecture Transportation

Automated Waste Management: Cut Costs ~50%, Boost Hygiene & Safety

~$175K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

本田 慶治 A Rank

Storage Structure

This technology provides an innovative rooftop storage structure, utilizing previously unused urban space. It integrates robust structural design with adva…

Civil & Architecture

Monetize Rooftop Dead Space: Generate ~$80K/year in New Revenue

~$80K/year estimated new revenue per facility (est.)

滝井 廣次 ★ S Rank

Support Member and Support Tool

This technology offers a versatile support system for channel steel with lip sections, enabling tool-free attachment and detachment via a lever mechanism. …

Civil & Architecture Consumer & Lifestyle

Cut On-Site Installation Time by 66% with Drill-Free, Tilt-Adjustable Supports

~$120K/year estimated on-site cost reduction per facility (est.)

三重県 ★ S Rank

Drainage Pipe Laying Apparatus and Method

This technology offers an innovative apparatus and method for efficiently laying drainage pipes underground. It automates the detachment of corrugated pipe…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Automated Pipe Laying: Cut Project Timelines by 20%, Reduce Labor by 15%

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

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Joining Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

This technology provides an innovative method for joining fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) rods and sockets with adjustable toughness. By precisely controlli…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

FRP Joints: ~80% Defect Reduction, Adjustable Toughness

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

日東電工株式会社 ★ S Rank

Smart Window Control Device, Smart Window Control Method, and Smart Window Control Progr…

This technology optimizes smart window transparency based on predicted external environmental data, proactively managing indoor temperatures. It minimizes …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing AI & Software

25% HVAC Load Reduction with Predictive Smart Window Control

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

若田部 勝 A Rank

Flash-Flush Toilet with Splash-Free Odor-Blocking Structure

This innovative flush toilet technology eliminates splash-back and odors through a unique inclined pipe and water seal design. By directing waste away from…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture Environment

Zero Splash-Back Toilets: Cut Cleaning Costs by ~30%

~$6.5K/year estimated cleaning cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Sound Absorbing Material Structure

This technology introduces a novel, thin-profile laminated sound-absorbing material designed to effectively mitigate noise, particularly in human-uncomfort…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Thin, High-Performance Sound Absorber: Cuts Uncomfortable Noise by ~30%

~$0.8M/year estimated value creation and 15% construction cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Administration Facility Unit

This technology provides portable, self-contained units for handling alpha-emitting radionuclides, featuring integrated controlled areas and patient beds. …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety

Portable Radiation Zone: 70% Faster Deployment, ~$165K Annual Savings

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method and Structure for Scour Control in River Structures

This technology provides an innovative method and structure for scour control around river structures, utilizing interconnected gabions for enhanced stabil…

Civil & Architecture Environment

2x Durability, 33% Cost Reduction in River Scour Control

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

鳥取県 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Densified Wood

This technology offers an innovative method for manufacturing densified wood, preserving its natural texture while significantly improving durability and a…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

3x Durability, Natural Wood Aesthetics: Efficient Densification Process

~$100K/year estimated material waste reduction and extended product lifespan per facility (est.).

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Straightening Jig and Rail Straightening Method

This technology provides a jig and method for high-precision rail head straightening, eliminating reliance on manual skill. By optimizing jig parameters ba…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Rail Straightening: 20% Faster Operations, Enhanced Flatness

~$550K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per major operator (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Railbed Condition Evaluation Apparatus and Railbed Condition Evaluation Method

This technology non-destructively assesses railbed degradation using acoustic waves. By analyzing sound propagation through hollow tubes inserted into the …

AI & Software Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Acoustic Railbed Diagnostics: Cut Maintenance Costs by ~30%

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Track Slab

This technology introduces a precast, reinforced concrete track slab featuring a unique convex structure that significantly reduces on-site construction ti…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Rail Track Construction ~30% Faster, Enhancing Safety & Vibration Control

~$1.0M/year estimated in construction time reduction and maintenance cost savings per facility (est.…

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Bridge Resonance Detection Method, Apparatus, and Program

This technology precisely detects bridge resonance by analyzing track displacement data from moving trains. It identifies early signs of structural degrada…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Train-based bridge inspection slashes costs by ~70%, boosts safety.

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Protective Structure for Oblique Vehicle Collisions

This technology enhances the resilience of protective structures against oblique upward collisions from oversized vehicles. It features a guided displaceme…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Oblique Collision Resilience: Boosts Bridge Safety by 1.5x, Cuts Damage 30%

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

国立大学法人横浜国立大学 ★ S Rank

Lath Mortar Structure and Support Bracket

This technology introduces an innovative lath mortar structure with oscillating support brackets, allowing exterior mortar to flex with building movements.…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

80% Less Mortar Detachment, 15% Faster Construction

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

株式会社竹内建築研究所 ★ S Rank

Heat Exchanger

This innovative heat exchanger design doubles heat exchange surface area and minimizes thermal loss between components. Its multi-layered structure, featur…

Civil & Architecture

Double Heat Exchange Surface Area, 30% Energy Efficiency Boost

~$350K/year estimated energy cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Pipeline Shape Estimation Method and Device

This technology integrates an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with existing inspection robots to precisely map 3D pipeline shapes. Its unique algorithm pro…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Double Pipe Inspection Accuracy, Cut Costs by ~$175K Annually

~$175K/year estimated inspection cost savings per facility (est.).

株式会社大建 ★ S Rank

Water Purification System

This technology introduces an innovative multi-stage water purification system utilizing linked tanks and gravity-driven slow filtration through crushed st…

Environment Civil & Architecture

Multi-Stage Filtration Boosts Purification Efficiency by 1.5x, Cuts Operating Costs by 30%

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Mobile Device, Remote Control Device, System, and Program

This technology links vehicle door lock operations to automatic location data storage on a mobile device. It dramatically reduces the time and effort requi…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture Electronics

Automated Vehicle Locator Cuts Search Time by 80%

~$100K/year estimated operational efficiency per facility (est.)

可知 康彦 A Rank

Lifting and Lowering Apparatus

This technology is a low-cost, simple material handling system designed for easy integration into existing buildings without major renovations. It excels a…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture Transportation

Cut Installation Costs by 1/3: Revolutionizing Curved-Path Material Handling

~$40K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)