Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Environment

30 patents
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.).

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.)

反町 健司 ★ S Rank

Carbon Dioxide Fixation Apparatus

This technology offers a continuous, high-efficiency CO2 capture system designed for seamless integration into existing industrial exhaust gas infrastructu…

Environment Chemistry & Pharma

Cut CO2 Emissions by 20%+, Integrate into Existing Plants Fast

~$1M/year estimated CO2 emission cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人大阪産業大学 ★ S Rank

Water Treatment Apparatus and Water Treatment Method

This mercury-free technology uses a plasma-based array to emit three distinct UV wavelength bands (100-400nm) into water. It effectively breaks down and st…

Chemistry & Pharma Environment

Mercury-Free UV Boosts Water Purification by 1.5x, Cuts Environmental Costs

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

株式会社stepdays ★ S Rank

Program, Information Processing Apparatus, and Method

This technology uses AI to analyze meteorological satellite infrared images, automatically detecting "earthquake clouds" to predict seismic events. Unlike …

Healthcare & Safety Electronics Environment

AI-Powered Earthquake Prediction: >90% Accuracy, 82% within 0.7 Magnitude

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

四国計測工業株式会社 ★ S Rank

Continuous Remote Measurement Method or System for Sea Surface Temperature

This technology uses a rotating land-based thermal camera and proprietary algorithms for continuous, high-accuracy remote sea surface temperature measureme…

Environment Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

Remote Sea Temp Monitoring: Cut Costs by ~65%, Predict Currents 20% Faster

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

株式会社富祥 ★ S Rank

Auxiliary Device for Preventing Serious Accidents in Automatic Vehicles

This mechanical auxiliary device prevents serious accidents caused by pedal misapplication in automatic vehicles. It physically engages the brake when the …

Healthcare & Safety Transportation Environment

Cuts pedal misapplication accidents by ~10%, installs in minutes

~$20M/year estimated accident damage reduction (est.)

株式会社グローバルサービス ★ S Rank

Hydrogen Production Method

This technology efficiently generates hydrogen and methane from organic waste. It leverages humic substances to promote microbial growth and stabilize pH, …

Environment Life Sciences Advanced Materials

3× Hydrogen Output from Waste Biomass, ~70% Cost Savings

~$50K/year estimated cost savings and revenue generation per facility (est.).

瀬戸 弘 ★ S Rank

Method and Recycling System for High-Water-Content Calcium Carbonate (Lime Cake)

This innovative system efficiently recycles high-water-content lime cake, a significant industrial waste. It uniquely prevents re-carbonation fouling in ca…

Advanced Materials Environment

Lime Cake Recycling Cuts Costs by ~20%, Eliminates Re-Carbonation Issues

~$50K–$600K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (AI est.)

平岡 晴彦 ★ S Rank

Stackable Toy for Plastic Bottle Caps

This technology provides a simple connector piece that allows standard plastic bottle caps to be stably stacked into various structures, transforming waste…

Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

Recycle Bottle Caps into Educational Toys, Cut Promotion Costs by ~$140K/year

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

岡野 浩志 ★ S Rank

Carbon Dioxide Gas Separation and Concentration Apparatus with HVAC Air Supply Capabilit…

This innovative Wet-TSA rotor system efficiently separates and concentrates CO2 from ambient air and exhaust, achieving over 90% concentration. It uniquely…

Chemistry & Pharma Environment Manufacturing

90%+ CO2 Concentration, ~20% HVAC Cost Savings with Low-Temp Waste Heat

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

宮崎 大輔 ★ S Rank

Corner Structure and Decorative Shelf System Using Assembled Panels

This technology offers a simple, triangular panel-based corner structure that provides both seismic reinforcement and functional shelving. Designed for eas…

Civil & Architecture Environment

Corner Seismic Reinforcement: ~30% Cost Cut, ~20% Faster Install

~$200K/year estimated cost savings for an adopter completing 100 projects annually (est.)

高橋 睦 ★ S Rank

Method for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions Using Building Exhaust

This technology captures high-concentration CO2 from building exhaust and feeds it directly to rooftop greenhouses. This maximizes plant photosynthesis, bo…

Consumer & Lifestyle Life Sciences Environment

Building CO2 to Crops: 20% Higher Yields, Zero CO2 Emission Costs

~$100K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase 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 Diagnosing Soil Physical Properties in Fields

This technology objectively diagnoses soil physical properties using 3D hardness contour maps derived from depth-specific data. It distinguishes topsoil fr…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Environment

Precision Soil Diagnostics: 3D Mapping Drives 15% Crop Yield Increase

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

株式会社ワコーテック ★ S Rank

Vehicle Muffler Tailpipe

This technology integrates a wind-powered impeller into vehicle tailpipes to enhance exhaust gas flow, significantly improving fuel efficiency. A unique co…

Transportation Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

10% Fuel Efficiency Boost from Wind-Powered Exhaust Optimization

~$1.1M/year estimated fuel cost reduction per fleet (est.)

松岡 孝夫 ★ S Rank

Pest Bird Deterrent Device

This technology utilizes a pre-cut, foldable sheet printed with a raptor image to create a 3D bird deterrent. It offers a low-cost, easy-to-deploy solution…

Healthcare & Safety Advanced Materials Environment

80% Reduction in Pest Bird Damage, 80% Less Installation Labor

~$100K/year estimated pest bird control cost reduction per facility (est.)

岡野 浩志 ★ S Rank

Dry Ice Manufacturing System Using Atmospheric CO2 as Gas Source, Also Capable of HVAC A…

This system efficiently captures atmospheric CO2 to produce high-purity dry ice on-site, while simultaneously utilizing waste heat and purified air for HVA…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Environment

On-site Dry Ice Production: Cut Logistics Costs by 33%, Boost Energy Efficiency

~$550K/year estimated logistics and CO2 procurement cost reduction per facility (est.)