Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Civil & Architecture

124 patents
名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Multi-functional Long Shelf for Urinals and Toilet Unit Utilizing the Same

This patent introduces a multi-functional long shelf for urinals, addressing common user challenges in public restrooms. It provides secure placement for b…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Multi-functional Urinal Shelf Boosts User Satisfaction by ~25%, Cuts Facility Costs

~$2K/year estimated cleaning and renovation cost reduction per facility (est.).

若生 伊知郎 ★ S Rank

Multi-Functional Film Inner Window System

This innovative inner window system integrates dimming, thermal insulation, UV shielding, and even solar power generation into existing glass windows. Its …

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

Smart Windows: 1.5× Energy Efficiency & Comfort with Multi-Functional Film System

~$150K/year estimated energy and operational cost savings 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

Subsurface Drainage Pipe Laying Apparatus

This technology enables farmers to rapidly install subsurface drainage using only a standard tractor, eliminating the need for heavy machinery and skilled …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Tractor-Pulled Drainage: Cut Installation Time by 50%, Reduce Costs by ~$150K/year

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

井上 虎男 ★ S Rank

Siphon Drainage System

This technology automates the challenging priming process for large-diameter siphons, utilizing a water ejector driven by headwater from a smaller parallel…

Environment Chemistry & Pharma Civil & Architecture

Automated Siphon Priming: 90% Labor Reduction, Zero Power for Large-Scale Drainage

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Bridge Fall Prevention Device

This technology introduces a novel bridge fall prevention device that replaces expensive elastic materials with a simple, high-durability gap-structure des…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Bridge Safety: Cut Maintenance by ~20%, 50% Faster Inspections

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

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door Operating Device and Door

This technology introduces a novel non-contact door operating system, enabling users to open doors without using hands, significantly reducing infection tr…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety Manufacturing

99% Infection Risk Reduction: Universal Non-Contact Door Operation

~$95K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Bridge Deck Seismic Isolation Structure

This technology introduces an innovative seismic isolation mechanism for bridge deck structures, significantly enhancing seismic performance and enabling l…

Healthcare & Safety Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

Low-Cost Bridge Seismic Isolation: 1.5× Durability, ~30% Cost Reduction

~$1M–$5M/year estimated infrastructure maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Corner Fracture Prevention Device for Viaducts or Bridges

This technology offers an innovative solution to prevent 'corner fractures' in viaducts and bridges during seismic events. By physically linking adjacent s…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

1.5x Seismic Resistance, 90% Displacement Reduction for Critical Infrastructure

~$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

Station Platform Reinforcement Structure and Construction Method

This technology provides a robust and easy-to-implement reinforcement structure and method for block-stacked walls, particularly for station platforms and …

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

3x Durability, ~30% Maintenance Cost Reduction for Aging Infrastructure

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction potential 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

Piping Member, Freeze Damage Prevention Device, and Freeze Damage Prevention Method

This technology prevents pipe freeze damage using an air-filled internal bladder that automatically expels air when liquid freezes, absorbing expansion pre…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Zero Pipe Freeze Damage: Simple Design Cuts Risk by 90%, Boosts Durability

~$100K/year estimated 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 uses trains as mobile sensors to detect bridge resonance in real-time. It extracts specific vibration components and analyzes amplitude dif…

Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Automated Bridge Resonance Detection: ~$0.5M Annual Savings, 4x Faster Inspections

~$0.5M/year estimated bridge inspection cost reduction (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Protective Barrier Structure

This innovative protective barrier for infrastructure like bridge girders uses a unique two-stage mechanism to absorb vehicle collision energy. It combines…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

2-Stage Impact Absorption Cuts Foundation Costs by ~30%

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method, Device, and Program for Detecting Bridge Resonance

This technology introduces a novel method, device, and program for high-precision bridge resonance detection from moving trains. By analyzing N-order reson…

Transportation Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Train-borne Bridge Diagnostics: 5× Faster, ~65% Cost Reduction

~$1.5M/year estimated inspection 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

Ladder and Leg Spread Restriction Device for Ladders

This technology significantly enhances ladder safety and efficiency on sloped or uneven terrain. It integrates a unique link mechanism and locking system t…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Sloped Terrain Safety: 3x Stability, 1.5x Efficiency for High-Risk Work

~$150K/year estimated accident risk and operational loss 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

Disaster Prediction Support Method and Disaster Prediction Support Device

This technology integrates mechanical behavior analysis with machine learning to predict damage to structures and natural objects. It compares physics-base…

Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety AI & Software

AI & Physics Modeling Boosts Disaster Prediction Accuracy by 30%

~$33.5M/year estimated disaster-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Foot-Operated Slide Latch Lock

This foot-operated slide latch system allows users to lock and unlock hinged doors without hand contact, significantly reducing germ transmission in public…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Foot-Operated Door Locks: Boost Hygiene, Cut Cleaning Costs by ~20%

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

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door Locking Device and Door System

This technology offers a novel mechanical door locking system for internal-opening doors. It enables secure, hands-free operation using various body parts,…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Universal Door Lock: Hands-Free Operation, 4x Faster Deployment

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Track Bed Lateral Resistance Testing Device and Method

This technology offers a novel device and method to precisely measure railway track bed lateral resistance, accurately replicating 'floating sleeper' condi…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Boost Rail Maintenance 25%, Cut Costs by ~$1M Annually

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

有限会社吉川建設 ★ S Rank

Gasket for Formwork and Formwork Assembly Method Using the Same

This technology uses a specialized formwork gasket to prevent over-tightening of fasteners, eliminating surface waves in poured concrete. It ensures a unif…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Zero Concrete Surface Defects, 100% Repair Cost Elimination

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Reinforcement Method for Concrete Structures and Reinforced Structures

This innovative method reinforces aging concrete structures by externally installing steel sheet piles and anchoring them from the outside, then filling ga…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

Reinforce Concrete: Reduce Structural Width by ~66% for Urban Sites

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Bridge Girder Displacement Control Structure

This technology provides a novel displacement control structure for bridge girders during earthquakes, preventing excessive movement and catastrophic failu…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Bridge Seismic Resilience: Cut Damage Costs by ~30%, Protect Infrastructure

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction in earthquake damage repair per facility (est.)

津島 武志 ★ S Rank

Utility Pole Erection Method and Reinforcement Member

This technology introduces an elastic, tapered buffer at the base of utility poles to absorb and disperse impact loads from extreme weather and seismic act…

Healthcare & Safety Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

Reduce pole collapse by ~30%, double root reinforcement for critical infrastructure.

~$335K/year estimated repair cost savings per region (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Constructing Infilled Ballast Track and the Infilled Ballast Track

This technology offers a novel method for constructing infilled ballast tracks by partially reusing existing ballast, stabilizing the sub-layer, and inject…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

1.5x Track Durability, ~20% Cost Reduction with Ballast Reuse

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

In-Vehicle Device, Unlocking System, and Method for Controlling an In-Vehicle Device

This technology enables secure, direct in-car delivery by remotely unlocking vehicles via a linked delivery system. It drastically reduces redelivery rates…

Manufacturing Transportation Civil & Architecture

1.5x Logistics Efficiency: In-Car Delivery Cuts Redeliveries by 80%

~$1.5M/year estimated delivery cost reduction per enterprise (est.)