Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

1,779 patents
国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Quantum Dot and Manufacturing Method Thereof, Green Phosphor, Visualizing Dye, and Pigme…

This technology introduces cadmium-free InP/ZnS quantum dots with exceptional green emission (500-540nm), achieving high quantum yield and narrow linewidth…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials AI & Software

High-Purity Green Quantum Dots: Boost Color Reproduction by 20%, Cut Power by 15%

~$1.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction and market expansion (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.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Detection Device, Carbon Dioxide Application Device, and Control Device

This technology offers a low-cost environmental control system for greenhouses, leveraging existing ventilation window mechanisms to precisely manage CO2 a…

Manufacturing

20% Productivity Boost, Automated CO2 Control for Greenhouses

~$100K/year estimated CO2 cost reduction and 15% yield increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Gripping System, Gripping Method, and Gripping Device

This two-stage robotic gripping system enables large, high-output manipulators to handle delicate objects without damage. It uses a first robot to attach a…

Manufacturing

Large Manipulators Achieve 90%+ Damage Reduction, Boost Productivity 20%

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

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Computing Device, Computing Method, and Computer Program

This AI-powered system estimates user posture changes directly from sheet music data, providing objective, high-precision feedback for performance enhancem…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

AI-Driven Posture Analysis Boosts Performance by 20%

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

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Rectenna Device Using a Loop Antenna

This innovative rectenna system integrates a miniature loop antenna with an impedance transformation capacitor, enabling efficient wireless power reception…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Miniature Rectenna Powers IoT: Cuts Maintenance 30%, Protected Until 2042

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

学校法人東海大学 ★ S Rank

Hydroforming Method, Mold, Mold Module, and Hydroforming Processing Apparatus

This technology revolutionizes hydroforming by precisely controlling the wall thickness of tubular workpieces. It optimizes lubricant supply at mold corner…

Manufacturing

1.5× Precision Hydroforming: Cuts Post-Processing 50%, Material Waste 20%

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

小山田 昌弘 ★ S Rank

Continuously Variable Transmission System

This continuously variable transmission (CVT) system utilizes an innovative conical cone and roller mechanism to deliver highly efficient power transfer an…

Manufacturing

Next-Gen CVT: Boosts Efficiency by ~20%, Smoother Shifting

~$250K/year estimated operational 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 Drop Impact Testing Method and Apparatus

This technology provides a simple, objective method and apparatus for evaluating the drop impact resistance of delicate fruits like strawberries. By using …

Manufacturing AI & Software

Cut Fruit Damage Assessment Costs by 66%

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

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Haptic Measurement Device

This technology uses dorsally-mounted sensors to measure subtle finger vibrations upon contact, acquiring detailed haptic information without obstructing n…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Haptic Feedback from Finger Dorsum: Boosts Productivity by 25%

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

株式会社津田工業 ★ S Rank

Material Inverting Discharge Box and Method of Use

This innovative forklift-operated discharge box allows operators to safely and rapidly empty materials like scrap without leaving the cab. Its simple, robu…

Transportation Manufacturing

Forklift Operators Stay Seated: Cut Manual Labor by 80%

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

佐藤 雅郎 ★ S Rank

Spring Balance Device Using Cam Mechanism for Eccentric Load Arm Supported by Horizontal…

This technology introduces a novel cam-based spring balance device for eccentric load arms, enabling full 360° rotation with precise, continuous load compe…

Manufacturing

Robot Arms Gain 20% Precision, 1.2x Output with 360° Balance

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

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Wood Treatment Method and Processed Wood Product

This technology treats wood using food-derived fermentation residues, like sake or beer lees, instead of toxic chemicals. It significantly enhances wood's …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Food-Safe Wood: Fermentation Residues Boost Stability by ~20%

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

大石 誠 ★ S Rank

Drying and Disinfection Apparatus for Bedding and Clothing

This technology provides a rapid, high-temperature vacuum system for disinfecting and drying bedding and clothing. It effectively eliminates over 99% of mi…

Manufacturing

Vacuum-Heat Disinfection: Eliminates 99% of Pathogens, Cuts Drying Time by 66%

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

国立大学法人埼玉大学 ★ S Rank

Measurement Method and Measurement Device

This technology uses Acoustic Emission (AE) sensors to detect subtle physical changes caused by microbial activity in real-time. By analyzing these AE sign…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Real-time Microbial Detection Cuts Product Waste by Up to 20%

~$1.0M/year estimated quality loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Voltage Regulation Circuit

This technology offers a current-voltage conversion circuit with superior linearity, small footprint, and low power consumption. Utilizing optimized curren…

Manufacturing Electronics

Up to 20% Power Reduction, 30% Smaller for High-Precision Voltage Control

~$300K/year estimated electricity cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Emitter Device for Enhanced Vehicle Detection

This patent introduces an advanced Lidar emitter for vehicle-mounted distance measurement systems. It features a unique light emission pattern, narrowing t…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Next-Gen ADAS: Lidar Boosts Remote Detection by 20%, Cuts Power by 30%

~$80K/year estimated operational cost savings for a fleet of 100 commercial vehicles (AI est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Circularly Polarized Antenna and Communication Device

This technology offers a compact, wideband circular polarized antenna using a unique layered structure with non-contact excitation elements. It significant…

Manufacturing Electronics

Compact, Wideband Circular Polarized Antenna: Boosts Communication Stability by 20%

~$200K/year (AI est.) estimated equipment cost reduction and communication quality improvement per f…

学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Novel Substance, Method for Producing Hexanuclear Copper Complex, Method for Producing D…

This technology introduces a novel hexanuclear copper complex catalyst for the direct, high-efficiency oxidation of gaseous alkanes like methane into valua…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

2x Efficiency, ~20% Cost Reduction in Methane-to-Methanol Conversion

~$13.5M/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Wireless Communication Device

This technology optimizes SVD-MIMO wireless communication by dynamically adjusting modulation, power allocation, and coding rates. It maximizes data throug…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

SVD-MIMO Boosts Wireless Transmission Efficiency by ~20% for Next-Gen Comms

~$1.5M/year estimated communication infrastructure optimization per facility (est.)

佐藤 雅郎 A Rank

A Pair of Cone Pulleys and a Spring Balance Mechanism Using Them

This technology provides a novel design method for spring balance mechanisms, enabling precise, power-independent manual control of heavy loads. It overcom…

Manufacturing

Power-Free Heavy Load Control: ~15% Efficiency Boost, Zero Skilled Labor

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

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Tactical Analysis Device, Its Control Method, and Control Program

This technology automatically extracts player tactical history from game footage and uses machine learning to predict future strategies in real-time. It en…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

AI Predicts Sports Tactics, Boosts Win Rates by up to 10%

~$1M/year estimated team performance investment efficiency per professional team (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Pressure Apparatus for Micro-Raman, X-ray Diffraction, and Optical Microscopy

This technology enables stable, continuous ultra-high pressure up to 350 GPa for material analysis. It integrates mechanical and electrical actuation with …

Manufacturing AI & Software

350 GPa Continuous Pressure, 20% More Accurate Material Analysis

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

川上 総一郎 A Rank

Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery

This technology revolutionizes lithium-ion batteries by addressing the critical challenge of silicon anode volume expansion. It integrates hydrophobic poro…

Manufacturing Electronics

1.5x Battery Life, Higher Capacity for Next-Gen Silicon Anodes

~$800K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)