Yokohama, Japan

Eiji Awai

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 2 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Chiyoda Corporation. Active years: 2013-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eiji Awai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eiji-awai

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 100.0


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2013-2018

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Eiji Awai: Innovator in Environmental Technology

Introduction

Eiji Awai is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to environmental technology, particularly in the treatment of gases containing hazardous materials. With a total of 4 patents, his work focuses on innovative processes that aim to reduce environmental impact.

Latest Patents

One of Awai's latest patents is a treatment process for gas containing zero-valent mercury and a mercury separation system. This process reduces the amount of iodine compound used when separating zero-valent mercury from the gas. It involves oxidizing the mercury with an alkali metal iodide, resulting in a liquid phase that contains divalent mercury ions and iodide ions. The process further includes separating the divalent mercury ion as mercury sulfide and recycling the liquid phases for efficiency.

Another notable patent is a desulfurization method and device for sulfuric acid production. This device is designed to remove sulfur oxides from discharge gas produced during sulfuric acid manufacturing. It features a desulfurization tower that simultaneously removes sulfur oxides and generates dilute sulfuric acid. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of sulfuric acid production while minimizing environmental pollution.

Career Highlights

Eiji Awai is currently employed at Chiyoda Corporation, where he continues to develop technologies aimed at improving environmental safety. His expertise in gas treatment processes has positioned him as a key figure in the field of environmental engineering.

Collaborations

Awai has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Dai Takeda and Kazushige Kawamura. Their combined efforts contribute to advancing innovative solutions in environmental technology.

Conclusion

Eiji Awai's work exemplifies the importance of innovation in addressing environmental challenges. His patents reflect a commitment to developing effective solutions for hazardous material management. Through his contributions, he continues to make a significant impact in the field of environmental technology.

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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