Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Life Sciences

656 patents
国立大学法人山形大学 A Rank

Polymer Compound, Compositions Using It, and Medical Devices

This patent introduces novel polymer compounds designed to significantly enhance the biocompatibility of medical devices. By multi-laterally inhibiting coa…

Life Sciences Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Biocompatible Polymers: Reduce Complications by ~20%

~$650K/year estimated medical 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

Fruit Tree, Fruit Tree Pruning Method, and Fruit Production Method

This technology introduces a novel pruning method that optimizes fruit tree branch structures to maximize sunlight exposure and nutrient delivery. It incre…

Life Sciences

Boost Fruit Weight by 15%, Improve Harvest Efficiency by 20%

~$75K/year estimated revenue increase and 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

Cultivation Shelf, System, and Method for Fruit and Vegetable Crops

This technology introduces an innovative cultivation shelf and method for fruit and vegetable crops, drastically reducing manual trellising labor by up to …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

80% Less Labor, 1.5x Yield in Fruit & Vegetable Cultivation

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Isolating Cell Membranes from Animal Cells, and Isolated Cell Membrane

This technology offers a simple, high-purity method for isolating animal cell membranes, bypassing complex traditional techniques. By minimizing cellular d…

Life Sciences

Cell Membrane Isolation: ~30% Faster Bio-Development, High Purity

~$550K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Cell Separation Method for Isolating Cells from Solution, and Hydratable Composition for…

This technology offers a novel, simple method for high-purity cell separation using a specially formulated hydratable composition. By precisely controlling…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Cell Separation: ~40% R&D Cost Reduction, High Purity & Viability

~$250K/year estimated research cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Sterilization Method Using Pulsed Plasma and Sterilized Objects

This technology offers a novel pulsed plasma sterilization method for packaged items, including food and medical products, without requiring package openin…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials Healthcare & Safety

Pulsed Plasma Sterilization: ~20% Production Efficiency Boost, Zero Package Damage

~$80,000/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人早稲田大学 ★ S Rank

Ultrasonic Image Search Device and Program

This AI-driven system revolutionizes cardiac echo examinations by automatically identifying optimal probe positions and extracting diagnostic-quality image…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

AI-driven Ultrasound: 20% Faster Cardiac Echo, Consistent Accuracy

~$200K/year estimated examination cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人高知大学 ★ S Rank

Agent for Inhibiting Invasive Metastasis of Pancreatic Cancer Cells

This technology offers a novel drug to inhibit pancreatic cancer metastasis. It targets mTOR and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, preventing abnormal cell prolif…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Pancreatic Cancer: Dual Inhibition Curbs Metastasis, Potentially Improving Outcomes by ~30%

~$0.7M/year estimated revenue potential (est.)

国立大学法人高知大学 ★ S Rank

Pancreatic Cancer Therapeutic Agent

This technology combines existing drugs, sirolimus with gemcitabine or TS-1, to create a synergistic treatment for pancreatic cancer. It aims to significan…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Pancreatic Cancer: Dual-Drug Therapy Doubles Response Rate, Extends Survival

~$150M–$600M/year estimated economic impact per major licensee (est.)

国立大学法人東京農工大学 ★ S Rank

Display Control Device and Display Control Program

This technology uses motion sensors on impaired limbs to project a virtual limb with amplified distal movement. This creates a powerful sense of body owner…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

VR Rehab Revolution: Enhance Body Sensation by 1.5x for Faster Recovery

~$1M/year estimated economic impact per facility due to 20% improved rehab efficiency (AI est.).

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Electrochemical Label-Free Nucleic Acid Detection Method

This technology offers a novel label-free electrochemical method for highly sensitive nucleic acid detection. By eliminating costly labeling reagents and c…

Life Sciences AI & Software Inspection & Detection

Label-Free Nucleic Acid Detection: ~33% Cost & Labor Reduction

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Pressure Detection Device

This technology dramatically enhances piezoelectric sensor sensitivity through a unique mechanical design, precisely controlling the central and edge movem…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

3x Sensitivity, Capturing Micro-Pressures for Enhanced Precision

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Gelatinized Starch Powder

This technology precisely controls twin-screw extruders for gelatinized starch powder production using a unique 'QE value' (400+). It ensures uniform, high…

Manufacturing Life Sciences Advanced Materials

QE Value Control Boosts Starch Powder Output by 2×, Cuts Costs 20%

~$250K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.).

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Biological Information Detection Device

This technology precisely detects biological information by uniquely eliminating noise from body surface potential and static electricity. It ensures stabl…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

2x Accuracy, 80% Fewer False Alarms in Biosignal Monitoring

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Recrystallization Method, Starch Material Containing Recrystallized Starch, and Food and…

This technology recrystallizes low-crystallinity starch using only heat, eliminating energy-intensive cooling. It enhances starch properties, improving foo…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Heat-Only Starch Recrystallization: ~30% Cost Savings, Enhanced Food Stability

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Discrimination Device, Discrimination Terminal Device, Control Method and Program for Di…

This technology provides an AI-powered discrimination device for highly accurate and efficient oral tumor detection. It integrates expert medical knowledge…

AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

AI-Powered Oral Tumor Detection: >95% Accuracy, Accelerating Diagnosis

~$1M–$10M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Harvesting Robot, Control Method and Control Program for Harvesting Robot, and Harvestin…

This innovative robot system automates the harvesting of crops from deciduous trees. It combines pre-stored 3D environmental data with real-time sensor inp…

AI & Software Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Harvesting: Cut Collisions 20%, Boost Yields 10%

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Sensor for Evaluating Swallowing Movements

This technology is a highly sensitive, non-invasive sensor that continuously monitors swallowing movements by detecting subtle laryngeal changes via a resi…

Chemistry & Pharma Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Continuous Swallowing Monitoring: Boosts Evaluation Efficiency by 20%

~$10.0M/year estimated healthcare and elder care cost reduction (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Epidural Anesthesia Support System, Epidural Anesthesia Training Method, and Display Dev…

This AR-powered goggle system overlays real-time spinal anatomy onto a patient or model, guiding epidural procedures. It dramatically enhances puncture acc…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

AR-Guided Epidural: Boost Puncture Accuracy by 90%, Cut Risks

~$250K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.)

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 A Rank

Method for Predicting Onset Risk of Diseases with TDP-43 Aggregate Accumulation, Diagnos…

This technology offers a groundbreaking method to predict the onset risk of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., ALS, FTLD) linked to TDP-43 aggregates. By de…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Early TDP-43 Risk Prediction: Accelerates Drug Development by ~30%

~$65M/year estimated new market creation (est.)

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 ★ S Rank

Bending and Extension Device and Method

This technology features a hollow elastic guide and two flexible strips that slide relative to each other, enabling precise bending and extension from any …

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Manufacturing

1.5× Productivity, ~$16.5M Annual Cost Reduction in Precision Robotics

~$16.5M/year estimated cost reduction and 1.5x productivity increase per facility (est.).

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 ★ S Rank

Spinal Cord Tissue-Targeting Peptide and Its Applications

This technology offers a novel peptide for highly efficient, targeted drug delivery to spinal cord tissues. It overcomes limitations of systemic administra…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Targeted Spinal Drug Delivery: ~20% Drug Reduction, Faster Recovery

~$1.0M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction and treatment duration shortening per facility (est.…

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 ★ S Rank

Malignant Glioma Molecular-Targeting Peptide

This technology provides molecular-targeting peptides (NTGSPYE or RGATPMS) that cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and selectively deliver drugs to malign…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Glioma Therapy Breakthrough: Peptide Boosts Brain Drug Delivery by ~20%

~$3.5M/year estimated new revenue potential per adopting company (est.)

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 ★ S Rank

Pharmaceutical for the Prevention or Treatment of Hypertension

This technology introduces a novel pharmaceutical for hypertension prevention and treatment, utilizing Dipeptidyl Peptidase III (DPPIII) protein. It offers…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Novel DPPIII Target: Hypertension Treatment with ~$450M Annual Impact

~$450M/year estimated healthcare economic benefit (est.)