Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Consumer & Lifestyle

231 patents
河北 正 ★ S Rank

Denture and Its Attachment

This technology introduces an innovative denture and attachment system designed for superior fit and chewing comfort. It features a unique latching mechani…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety Manufacturing

Denture Stability Doubles, Boosting Patient QOL by 30%

~$135K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Apparatus for Automating Interlining Work

This technology automates precision interlining for textiles, integrating with existing press machines. It uses sensors and AI vision to detect and correct…

Consumer & Lifestyle Manufacturing

Double Productivity, Cut Costs by ~$150K/year in Interlining Automation

~$150K/year estimated 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.)

吉岡 孝広 ★ S Rank

Integrated Tie Fastening System

This technology integrates a hidden fastening mechanism directly into a tie, allowing for quick, secure attachment to a shirt without visible clips. It ens…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Invisible Tie Clip: 66% Faster Attachment, ~$200K Annual Value

~$200K/year estimated in brand value enhancement and time efficiency per facility (est.)

鈴木 強資 ★ S Rank

Movable Overhead Storage Shelf for Automobiles

This technology provides an innovative, movable overhead storage system for vehicles, eliminating the need for drilling or complex installations. It mainta…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety Transportation

Bolt-Free Vehicle Shelving: Cut Install Time by ~2 Hours, Boost Cargo 10%

~$1.0M/year estimated in vehicle modification cost and loading efficiency improvements (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Driving Assistance System, Information Generation Method, Driving Assistance Program, an…

This technology provides hyper-localized traffic monitoring information to drivers, leveraging real-time vehicle position and public surveillance data. It …

Consumer & Lifestyle AI & Software Manufacturing

Hyper-Local Traffic Alerts Boost Driving Judgment by ~25%

~$1M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction potential per 1 million vehicles (est.)

学校法人福岡大学 ★ S Rank

Face Shield

This face shield technology ensures unparalleled stability and comfort, eliminating film sway and displacement during prolonged use. Its unique three-part …

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Stable Face Shield: 1.5x Comfort, Eliminates Shift & Sway

~$50K/year estimated productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Möbius Kaleidocycle

This technology presents a novel Möbius kaleidocycle, a continuous rotational mechanism with N interconnected elements. Its unique twisted geometry and rot…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Möbius Kaleidocycle: 25% Energy Savings with Infinite, Frictionless Rotation

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

株式会社ガク・アソシエイツ ★ S Rank

Boundary Visualization System, Method, Program, and Digital Photo Album Creation System

This technology uses camera-equipped devices (smartphones, XR) to overlay invisible geographical or hazard boundaries onto real-time images via AR. It leve…

Consumer & Lifestyle AI & Software

AR Visualizes Invisible Boundaries, Boosts Safety by 50% with Real-time Prediction

~$200K/year estimated safety management cost reduction across 10 sites (est.)

太田 宏暁 ★ S Rank

Modular Backpack and Backpack Set

This modular backpack system allows instant, tool-free swapping of storage compartments and back bases via a unique convex-concave coupling. Users can cust…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Modular Backpack: Instant Swaps, 3x Faster Customization

~$1M/year estimated additional revenue per facility (est.)

浅田 一郎 ★ S Rank

Underwear with Crotch Storage Compartment

This innovative underwear design enhances male health and comfort by isolating male genitalia from the thighs, reducing pressure and maintaining optimal te…

Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Optimal Male Health: Reduces Scrotal Temperature by ~2°C for Enhanced Comfort

~$3.5M/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

株式会社イトーキ ★ S Rank

Bench

This technology introduces a bench with horizontally movable partitions that remain attached to the seat, enabling instant reconfiguration without tools. I…

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Flexible Bench Partitions Boost Space Efficiency by 15%

~$2.5K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

山崎 明美 A Rank

Excision Tool for Corns and Calluses

This technology introduces a novel, tweezers-like tool designed for precise, deep excision of corns and calluses. It enables targeted removal within a narr…

Consumer & Lifestyle

Precision Foot Care: Reduce Professional Visits by ~10% with At-Home Tool

~$1.0M/year estimated market-wide cost savings in foot care (est.)

学校法人四国大学 ★ S Rank

Melanin Production Inhibiting Composition

This technology utilizes an extract from the peel of the Awa Suzuka citrus fruit to create a melanin inhibition composition. It offers a groundbreaking app…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials Healthcare & Safety

Boost Skincare Revenue 10-20% with Ultra-Safe Natural Whitening

~$2.5M/year estimated market acquisition potential (est.)

河北 正 ★ S Rank

Free-End Denture and Its Attachment Mechanism

This novel denture attachment system significantly enhances patient comfort and bite stability. It employs a spherical protrusion on the dental crown and a…

Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Bite Stability Improves 30% with New Denture Attachment.

~$80K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Apparatus and Program for Golf Swing Analysis

This technology uses a wearable inertial sensor to automatically detect and record golf swings, linking them with precise location data. It enables golfers…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Golf Swing Analysis: ~50% Faster Data Capture, Enhanced Accuracy

~$400K/year estimated cost savings or revenue increase per facility (est.)

▲高▼橋 洋子 ★ S Rank

Cat Harness System

This innovative cat harness prevents escapes while significantly reducing pet stress. It integrates a transparent mesh hood covering the face and head with…

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Cat Escape Prevention: 90% Reduction, Halves Pet Stress

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

天野 浩希 ★ S Rank

Stain-Resistant Workwear for Air-Conditioned Garments with Adjustable Airflow

This technology introduces an integrated, stain-resistant overgarment designed for air-conditioned workwear. It features adjustable openings to optimize ai…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

1.5x Garment Lifespan, 20% Enhanced Cooling for Industrial Workwear

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

鈴木 邦章 ★ S Rank

Attachment for Masks or Face Shields, Mask, and Face Shield

This technology offers a simple, low-cost attachment for masks and face shields, redirecting straps away from the ears to eliminate discomfort. It signific…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

Cut Mask Ear Discomfort by ~90%, Boost Productivity by ~20%

~$150K/year estimated economic impact 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.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Speed Measurement Device and Program

This technology uses a microwave Doppler sensor for precise speed measurement across various sports. It uniquely switches between dedicated and general-pur…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Multi-Sport Speed Tech: Cut Equipment Costs by ~50%

~$150K/year estimated equipment investment 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.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composition, Members, and Protective Gear

This technology combines inorganic oxide particles with a specialized ionic liquid to create a shear-thickening fluid. It remains flexible in normal use bu…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Stable Shear-Thickening Fluid Doubles Impact Protection Performance

~$350K/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

日紫喜 喜久治 ★ S Rank

Animal Wearable Device

This technology is a wearable device for tailed animals, designed to prevent waste contamination. It features a unique bag and tubular member for tail inse…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

Cut Pet Care Burden by 80%, Ensure 95% Waste Containment

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