Hiroki Shibata

This inventor holds 49 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Gas Turbine Technology. Top assignees: Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Konica Minolta, Inc.. Active years: 1986-2023.

USPTO Granted Patents = 49 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 53.1

EPO Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 12)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 271(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Shimizu, JP (1992)
Takasago, JP (2000 - 2014)
Tokyo, JP (1986 - 2019)
Shizuoka, JP (1988 - 2020)
Kanagawa, JP (2020)
Hachioji, JP (2020)
Yokohama, JP (2020 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

35 out of 2,310

Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

patents

6 out of 4,735

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.

Kioto Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1986-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Combustor

Gas Turbine

Lighting Device

Vehicle Headlamp

Illumination Device

Cooling Panel

Transition Piece

Airbag Apparatus

Sealing Structure

Driver-Airbag Structure

Vehicle Lighting

Welding Method

49 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11852343 - Combustor component, combustor including the combustor component, and gas turbine including the combustor (2023-12-26),

2. 11536455 - Combustor component, combustor, gas turbine, and manufacturing method for combustor component (2022-12-27),

3. 11525364 - Transition piece, combustor provided with same, and gas turbine provided with combustor (2022-12-13),

4. 10859224 - Lighting device (2020-12-08),

5. 10816198 - Combustor and gas turbine (2020-10-27),

6. 10738956 - Lighting device (2020-08-11),

7. 10677413 - Lighting device having an LED, thermistor and resistor connected in series with a heat conduction suppressor configured to suppress heat to the thermistor (2020-06-09),

8. 10642554 - Control apparatus for assigning a print job, image forming apparatus, image forming system, and program (2020-05-05),

9. 10627110 - Combustor cooling panel, transition piece and combustor including the same, and gas turbine including combustor (2020-04-21),

10. 10576876 - Lighting device for vehicle (2020-03-03),

11. 10434928 - Lamp device for vehicle and lighting device for vehicle (2019-10-08),

12. 10375254 - Image forming apparatus and recording medium (2019-08-06),

13. 10359177 - Illumination device (2019-07-23),

14. 10302269 - Vehicle lighting device with passage in housing (2019-05-28),

15. 10214138 - Lighting device for vehicle (2019-02-26),

Title: Innovations by Hiroki Shibata

Introduction

Hiroki Shibata, an esteemed inventor from Shizuoka, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of combustor technology. With an impressive portfolio of 49 patents, he has played a critical role in the advancement of gas turbine innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions are two notable patents related to combustor components. The first patent describes a combustor component designed for efficient fuel combustion, which comprises a combustion cylinder with a passage for combustion gas, internal acoustic devices, and a unique communication passage to enhance performance. The second patent outlines a cylindrical body with a combustion chamber and a specially designed weld part that contains numerous through holes. This design allows for better acoustic damping, thereby optimizing the operation of gas turbines.

Career Highlights

Hiroki Shibata has worked with prominent companies such as Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, where he honed his expertise and contributed to groundbreaking innovations in the manufacturing sector.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with talented professionals, including Kazutami Oishi and Atsushi Toda. Their teamwork has fostered a creative environment for developing new technologies and advancing existing ones in the field.

Conclusion

Hiroki Shibata stands as a significant figure in the innovation landscape of combustor technology, with a strong track record of patents and collaborations. His work not only reflects a commitment to engineering excellence but also contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of gas turbines in various applications.