Suita, Japan

Hiroshi Kawakatsu

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Nohken Inc.. Active years: 2000-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroshi Kawakatsu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroshi-kawakatsu

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0



Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 57(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ibaraki, JP (2000)
  • Osaka, JP (2000)
  • Suita, JP (2004 - 2005)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2000-2005

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hiroshi Kawakatsu: Innovator in Detection Technologies

Introduction

Hiroshi Kawakatsu is a notable inventor based in Suita, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of detection technologies, holding a total of 4 patents. His innovative work focuses on methods and devices that enhance object detection and temperature measurement.

Latest Patents

Kawakatsu's latest patents include a coil impedance detection method and an object detection method and apparatus using the same. This invention utilizes a triangular wave generating circuit to create a sweep voltage, which drives a coil. The current flowing through the coil allows for the extraction and rectification of an interference component. A peak hold circuit captures the peak value of the interference voltage, which is then compared to a predetermined value to determine the presence of an object.

Another significant patent involves a temperature measuring method and an object detecting device with a vibrating-type level sensor. This device features a magnet and an electromagnet positioned within a detection pipe unit. A drive circuit applies alternating current to a coil, sweeping over a predetermined frequency range. A phase comparison circuit detects changes in phase caused by object contact with the vibrating plate, allowing for temperature measurement and object presence determination.

Career Highlights

Hiroshi Kawakatsu is currently employed at Nohken Inc., where he continues to develop innovative detection technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of object detection and temperature measurement systems.

Collaborations

Kawakatsu has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kouichi Tanaka and Hiroshi Uematsu. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of various detection technologies.

Conclusion

Hiroshi Kawakatsu is a prominent inventor whose work in detection technologies has led to multiple patents and advancements in the field. His innovative methods and devices continue to impact 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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