Japanese Patent Intelligence

AI-analyzed patents from Japan, translated for global R&D teams

3,250 patents
学校法人東海大学 ★ S Rank

Structure, Droplet Atomization System, and Exhaust Gas Purification System

This technology utilizes the Leidenfrost effect and unique surface structures to efficiently atomize droplets with significantly less energy. It eliminates…

Manufacturing

Low-Energy Atomization: Cut Costs by ~50% in Exhaust Gas Purification

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

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Radio Wave Sensor and Electric Field Component Detection Device

This patent introduces a novel 3D electric field sensor, integrating an array of metal surfaces and resistors on a substrate with a backside metal layer an…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection AI & Software

3D Electric Field Sensing Boosts Inspection Efficiency by 1.5×

~$350K/year estimated inspection cost reduction and quality improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Embolic Composition, Method for Manufacturing Embolic Composition, and Embolic Kit

This technology introduces an innovative organic solvent-free embolic composition, combining cyclodextrin and a specific polymer to form stable inclusion c…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Organic Solvent-Free Embolics Boost Patient Safety, Cut Complications by ~5%

~$1.5M/year estimated medical cost reduction potential per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Interference Power Estimation Apparatus, Program, and Information Collection Station

This technology precisely estimates interference in spread spectrum communication, optimizing data rates for LPWA networks. It enhances communication stabi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost LPWA Efficiency by 30% with Precise Interference Estimation

~$130K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Particle Adsorbent and Method for Manufacturing Same

This technology utilizes a specially sintered volcanic ash material to achieve up to 2x higher particle adsorption efficiency compared to conventional meth…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Volcanic Ash Adsorbent: 2x Efficiency, ~350K/year Savings

~$350K/year estimated operational savings and productivity gains per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Nucleic Acid Adsorbent Material

This technology uses specially processed volcanic ash to create a low-cost, high-performance nucleic acid adsorbent. It enables high-purity and high-yield …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Volcanic Ash Cuts Nucleic Acid Extraction Cost by ~66%, Boosts Research Efficiency by 1.5x

~$50K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement 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

Microorganism with Enhanced Alpha-Linolenic Acid Production or Its Culture

This technology enhances alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) production in food-safe Aspergillus microbes by up to 200% through genetic modification. It enables eff…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Microbial Alpha-Linolenic Acid Production: 200% Boost, Sustainable Feedstock

~$1.0M/year estimated raw material cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Hemoglobin Microparticles and Artificial Oxygen Carriers

This technology introduces highly biocompatible, core-shell hemoglobin microparticles for artificial oxygen carriers. It overcomes limitations of tradition…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Artificial Blood: ~5x Faster Deployment, Universal Compatibility for Critical Care.

~$10M/year estimated medical cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Metabolite Sensor and Enzyme Activity Screening Method

This technology introduces a novel metabolite sensor and enzyme activity screening method, leveraging a proprietary multi-input/multi-output gene switch. I…

AI & Software Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

3x Screening Efficiency, 25% R&D Cost Reduction in Bio-Discovery

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

株式会社ディスコ ★ S Rank

Cable Tie Cutter

This technology automates cable tie application by continuously binding and cutting, significantly reducing operational time. Its unique mechanism ensures …

Manufacturing Transportation

Cut Cable Tying Time by 33%, Eliminate Debris Scatter for Cleaner Ops

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

公益財団法人東洋食品研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Reducing Furocoumarins and Furocoumarin-Reduced Food Products

This technology offers a simple, effective method to reduce harmful furocoumarins in plant-derived foods, such as fig tea, by contact with silanol group-co…

Life Sciences

Cut Furocoumarin Health Risks, Drive >10% Sales Growth in Functional Foods

~$350K/year estimated brand value enhancement and risk reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Cutlery Operating Device

This technology automates precise and stable cutlery handling, integrating a versatile holding mechanism with advanced rotation and elevation controls. It …

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle Life Sciences

Automated Cutlery System: Boosts Productivity 20%, Reduces Labor by 2 FTEs

~$120K/year estimated economic impact per facility (AI est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Gripping Device Applicable to Conical Iris Robot Hand, Robot Arm, and Flying Object

This conical iris robot gripper uses multiple movable members to securely grip diverse, complex, or fragile items. Its unique design ensures deeper, more s…

Manufacturing Transportation

1.5× Versatility, ~5% Defect Reduction in Robotic Gripping

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Mutant Isoprene Synthase and Its Screening Method

This technology provides a novel mutant isoprene synthase and a high-efficiency screening method. By leveraging DMAOH sensitivity in genetically modified E…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences Advanced Materials

30% Higher Isoprene Yield: Bio-Manufacturing Breakthrough for Sustainable Materials

~$2M/year estimated 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

Agricultural Produce Demudding Apparatus

This innovative demudding apparatus for root crops like taro and potatoes virtually eliminates clogging and tangling by integrating a unique repulsion body…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Root Crop Demudding: 90% Less Clogging, 1.5x Efficiency Boost

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

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Solid Electrolyte, Secondary Battery, and Capacitor

This technology introduces a novel molecular crystal solid electrolyte, significantly boosting ion conductivity by optimizing lithium-ion pathways. It enab…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Solid Electrolyte: 2x Battery Performance, Enhanced Safety

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

株式会社北川鉄工所 ★ S Rank

Granular Material Conveying Apparatus

This technology disperses granular material at the conveyor's end, reducing pile height and preventing crushing or sticking. It maintains product integrity…

Manufacturing Transportation

80% Less Granular Damage, 1/3 Lower Investment in Material Handling

~$80K/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

Bonding Apparatus, Bonding Method, and Device Manufacturing Method Using the Same

This technology introduces a dry transfer bonding apparatus and method that virtually eliminates interfacial bubbles, a critical issue in advanced device m…

Manufacturing Electronics

Zero-Bubble Bonding Boosts Semiconductor Yield by 20%

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Identification Device, Identification Method, and Program

This technology applies vibrations to an object, measures its acceleration response, and uses an AI model to analyze the resulting vibration transmission c…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Vibration Analysis: Boosts Quality Inspection Efficiency by ~30%

~$150K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI 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

Crop Conveyance Apparatus

This innovative robotic hand system dramatically reduces surface damage to delicate crops like tomatoes during automated conveyance. By precisely controlli…

Manufacturing

90% Less Crop Damage, 2x Conveyance Speed with Smart Robot Hand

~$100K/year estimated food loss reduction and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Railbed Condition Evaluation Apparatus and Railbed Condition Evaluation Method

This technology non-destructively assesses railbed degradation using acoustic waves. By analyzing sound propagation through hollow tubes inserted into the …

AI & Software Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Acoustic Railbed Diagnostics: Cut Maintenance Costs by ~30%

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

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Modified Protein Production Apparatus and Method

This technology automates modified protein production, integrating in-column reactions, recirculation of unmodified proteins, and absorbance-based control.…

AI & Software Advanced Materials

1.5x Productivity, Zero Errors in Modified Protein Production

~$0.5M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Processing Apparatus and Hologram Recording/Playback Apparatus

This technology precisely estimates and removes amplitude or phase modulation noise in holographic page data using minimal sampling and compressed sensing.…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Hologram Noise Cut by ~67%, Boosting Data Processing Efficiency by 25%

~$80K/year estimated data processing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 長崎大学 ★ S Rank

Probe Set for Detecting TERT Promoter Mutations

This technology offers a high-sensitivity probe set capable of simultaneously detecting two critical TERT promoter mutations linked to cancer. It enables a…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

TERT Mutation Detection: 30% Faster, High-Sensitivity Cancer Screening

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