Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Environment

53 patents
松岡 昭一 ★ S Rank

Power Generation Device

This technology introduces a resilient wind power generator featuring a horizontal shaft, multiple blades, and a multi-bearing support system. It integrate…

Manufacturing Environment

2x Stable Power Generation in High Winds, ~20% Efficiency Boost

~$350K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

中司 隆士 ★ S Rank

Foldable Bag

This technology is an innovative folding bag with a hinged base, multiple frame sections, and a fabric body. It folds flat for compact storage (1/3 volume)…

Consumer & Lifestyle Environment

1/3 Storage, 2x Durability: The Next-Gen Folding Bag for Sustainable Living

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

伊藤 雅人 ★ S Rank

Waste Heat Recovery Device

This innovative heat recovery system efficiently reclaims thermal energy from waste liquids, preheating incoming fluids without external power. It overcome…

Manufacturing Environment Chemistry & Pharma

Boost Heat Recovery by 20%, Cut Costs by 66% with Easy Maintenance

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

国立研究開発法人森林研究・整備機構 ★ S Rank

Pollen Dispersal Suppressant and Method for Cedar, Cypress, and White Birch

This technology offers a highly efficient method to suppress pollen dispersal from cedar, cypress, and birch by applying specific compounds to male flowers…

Life Sciences Environment

90% Pollen Reduction: Next-Gen Approach Disrupts Seasonal Allergies

~$1M/year estimated economic benefit per large organization (est.)

井口 侃 A Rank

Sudoku Puzzle Overlay System

This technology is a reusable overlay for Sudoku puzzles, placed over blank or used paper. It improves visibility and ease of writing/erasing, reducing phy…

Environment Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

Boost Cognitive Training 2x, Reduce Paper Waste by ~75%

~$15/year (AI est.) in cost savings per user

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

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.).

香取 健二 ★ S Rank

Energy Conversion Element and Temperature Regulation Device Using the Same

This technology converts kinetic energy directly into temperature differences using a rotating magnetic material and magnetic fluid, eliminating noise and …

Manufacturing Electronics Environment

Kinetic Energy Powers Silent Cooling, Boosting Efficiency by 15%

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

香取 健二 ★ S Rank

Energy Conversion Device

This technology efficiently converts temperature differences into kinetic energy without noise or vibration. Utilizing a rotating thermosensitive magnetic …

Manufacturing Electronics Environment

Zero-Noise Power from Waste Heat: ~15% Energy Savings

~$1.5M/year estimated energy 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

Method for Promoting Microbial Proliferation

This technology offers a novel method to significantly boost microbial proliferation by exposing them to specific gaseous compounds like vanillin or ionone…

Life Sciences Environment

2x Microbial Growth, 20% Cost Reduction via Gas-Phase Promoters

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

清水 志穂 ★ S Rank

Patterned Garment

This innovative modular apparel system dramatically reduces the burden of changing clothes for infants and care recipients. Featuring a wide opening and de…

Environment Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

Cuts care/childcare clothing changes by 50%, reduces costs by 30%

~$100K/year estimated care and childcare cost reduction 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.)

大原 尚通 A Rank

Coke Dry Quenching System

This technology revolutionizes coke dry quenching (CDQ) by enhancing cooling gas injection devices. It ensures uniform coke descent and maximizes cooling c…

Manufacturing Environment Advanced Materials

Boost Coke Cooling by ~20%, Increase Throughput by ~15%

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

▲柳▼▲瀬▼ きよ子 ★ S Rank

Modular Mask with Detachable Filters

This technology introduces a modular mask design, separating the mouth and nose filters with a detachable connection. It allows for easy customization of s…

Healthcare & Safety Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

Modular Mask Cuts Disaster Preparedness Costs by ~20%, Adapts to All Users

~$150K/year estimated cost reduction per municipality (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

Scour Prevention Structure

This technology prevents riverbed and canal scour using a secured net-like structure that retains sediment while allowing water flow. It offers a low-cost,…

Civil & Architecture Environment

Riverbed Scour Prevention: 20% Cost Cut, 1.5x Durability with Eco-Nets

~$130K/year estimated 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

Method for Producing Fertilizer, Method for Recovering Fertilizer Components, and Solid …

This technology efficiently recovers phosphate and ammonium from wastewater, producing solid fertilizer at ambient conditions. By utilizing low-cost combus…

Manufacturing Environment Chemistry & Pharma

Wastewater-to-Fertilizer: 80% Energy Savings, 10x Cheaper Raw Materials

~$100K/year estimated cost savings 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.)

合同会社そのまえに ★ S Rank

Incineration Method and Funeral Service Method

This technology offers a groundbreaking incineration method that pulverizes remains to less than 20 micrometers and mixes them with a combustion accelerato…

Manufacturing Environment

Zero-Residue Cremation: 20μm Pulverization Cuts Disposal Costs by $100K Annually

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

渡邉 雅弘 ★ S Rank

Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle

This technology optimizes power management in plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) for urban use. It intelligently balances battery charge and engine-generated …

Manufacturing Transportation AI & Software

Maximize EV Range, Cut Fuel Costs by ~25% in Urban PHEVs

~$2.5M/year estimated economic impact per 10,000 vehicles sold (AI est.).

香取 健二 A Rank

Energy Conversion Element

This technology converts temperature differential energy directly into kinetic energy, silently and without vibration. It uses a rotating thermomagnetic pe…

Manufacturing Electronics Advanced Materials

Silent Waste Heat Conversion: Unlock ~$1M/Year Savings, Boost Reliability

~$1M/year estimated energy cost savings per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所 ★ S Rank

Floating Artificial Wetland

This technology introduces a floating artificial wetland system that significantly enhances water purification. By utilizing granular substrates, it maximi…

Chemistry & Pharma Environment Life Sciences

1.5x Water Purification, ~30% Cost Reduction with Floating Wetland Tech

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

国立大学法人 東京大学 ★ S Rank

Novel Polymer with Aldaric Acid as a Structural Unit and Manufacturing Method

This technology synthesizes high-molecular-weight thermoplastic polymers from glucaric acid, a biomass-derived resource. It overcomes prior limitations in …

Environment Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Bio-Polyamide Cuts CO2 by ~50%, Unlocks $7B+ Market Potential

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

進藤 ひろ子 ★ S Rank

Male Urinary Incontinence Pad

This patented male incontinence pad features a unique scallop-shell design with a valley-fold joint and gather section, ensuring a superior fit and signifi…

Environment Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Streamline Male Incontinence Care: Cut Change Time by ~30%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Recyclable Epoxy Resin Composition, Cured Products, and Recycling Methods

This technology introduces a novel epoxy resin composition featuring disulfide bonds, enabling complete decomposition and re-hardening of cured materials. …

Environment Advanced Materials

Epoxy Recycling Breakthrough: ~50% Waste Cost Cut, Full Circularity

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