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Nagoya, Japan

Akihito Sano

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 5 EPO patents. Top assignees: Nagoya Institute of Technology, Nissan Motor Company Limited, Ntn Corporation. Active years: 2010-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akihito Sano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akihito-sano

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 

% Patents Active = 33.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 56(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Gifu-ken, JP (2010)
  • Nagoya, JP (2011 - 2016)
  • Motosu-gun, JP (2014 - 2020)
  • Gifu, JP (2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 120 
 
Nagoya Institute of Technology
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 2,495 
 
Ntn Corporation
 patents
4. 2 out of 38,837 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Institute of Technology Ntn Corporation
 patent
6. 1 out of 371 
 
Nagoya University
 patents
7. 1 out of 2 
 
National University Corporation Nagoya
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2010-2020

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10807541 - Surface structure of article (2020-10-20),
2. 10602985 - Contact detection instrument (2020-03-31),
3. 9452553 - Surface structure of article (2016-09-27),
4. 8836660 - Tactile display and CAD system (2014-09-16),
5. 8715271 - Linear body drive device (2014-05-06),
6. 8631713 - Device for measuring compressive force of flexible linear body (2014-01-21),
7. 8024070 - Passive walking legged robot (2011-09-20),
8. 7984659 - Device and method for measuring compressive force of flexible linear body (2011-07-26),
9. 7685886 - Convexo concave amplifying device and convexo concave detecting method by use thereof, deformation sensing device and convexo concave detecting method by use thereof, and convexo concave position exhibiting device and convexo concave position exhibiting method (2010-03-30),

Title: Akihito Sano: Innovator in Surface Structures and Contact Detection Instruments

Introduction

Akihito Sano is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of surface structures and contact detection instruments. With a total of nine patents to his name, Sano's work reflects a commitment to innovation and technological advancement.

Latest Patents

One of Sano's latest patents is focused on the surface structure of an article. This invention features a design where a plurality of convex portions are strategically arranged on a surface, creating intervals relative to each other. Additionally, fine convex portions with a smaller diameter and height are formed on the surface of at least the edge portion of the concave portion. This design allows for a delicate and soft touch feeling when a hand interacts with the surface, as the convex portions align with the fingerprint ridges of a finger. Another notable patent is a contact detection instrument that includes a rod with a tip sensor portion. This sensor is designed to be inserted into a living body through a small opening. The instrument features a speaker that inputs sound into a hollow space within the rod and tip sensor, while a microphone outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the sound inside the hollow space. The tip sensor portion is made of an elastic material that covers the hollow space, enhancing its functionality.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Akihito Sano has worked with

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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