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Hitachinaka, Japan

Hideaki Nagai

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: V-Tex Corporation. Active years: 2013-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideaki Nagai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideaki-nagai-cgjc4rw3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mito, JP (2013 - 2020)
  • Hitachinaka, JP (2015 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 10 
 
V-Tex Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2021

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10914386 - Method of controlling a gate valve (2021-02-09),
2. 10808865 - Controlling method of driving a vacuum valve (2020-10-20),
3. 10746307 - Method of controlling a gate valve (2020-08-18),
4. 10558190 - Multi-mode-control apparatus for inner pressure of vacuum chamber and multi-mode-control method for inner pressure of vacuum chamber (2020-02-11),
5. 9086165 - Gate valve in which amount of squeeze of sealing material is controllable (2015-07-21),
6. 8448917 - Vacuum gate valve and a method of opening and closing gate using the same (2013-05-28),

Title: Innovations of Hideaki Nagai

Introduction

Hideaki Nagai is a notable inventor based in Hitachinaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of valve control technology, holding a total of six patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and reliability of valve operations.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method of controlling a gate valve. The objective of this invention is to provide a method that operates the gate valve quickly while minimizing vibration of the valve body. This method involves a valve body that opens and closes to seal an opening of a chamber. The invention is characterized by temporarily stopping the valve body at a specific position during its opening movement, which helps in managing the compressed sealing material effectively.

Another significant patent is a method of controlling a vacuum valve. This method includes instructing an actuator to reduce its operating speed when the amplitude from a vibration sensor exceeds certain threshold values. The actuator is then instructed to return to its original speed once the amplitude falls below a specified level.

Career Highlights

Hideaki Nagai is currently employed at V-Tex Corporation, where he continues to innovate in valve control technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the functionality and performance of various valve systems.

Collaborations

He collaborates with talented coworkers, including Tomohiro Sawahata and Katsuyuki Saitoh, who contribute to the development of innovative solutions in their field.

Conclusion

Hideaki Nagai's contributions to valve control technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to influence the industry positively.

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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