Kasugai, Japan

Hitoshi Naganawa

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Ngk Insulators, Inc.. Active years: 1988.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hitoshi Naganawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hitoshi-naganawa

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 7(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1988

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hitoshi Naganawa: Innovator in Ceramic Arc Tube Technology

Introduction

Hitoshi Naganawa is a notable inventor based in Kasugai, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of high-pressure metal-vapor discharge lamps. His innovative approach to ceramic arc tube production has garnered attention in the industry.

Latest Patents

Naganawa holds a patent for a "Method of making ceramic arc tube for high-pressure metal-vapor." This patent describes a process for producing a ceramic arc tube that includes a translucent ceramic tube and at least one end cap that supports a discharge electrode. The method involves forming a green ceramic tubular body from a first ceramic material and green end caps from a second ceramic material of the same kind. The assembly process ensures that the crystal constitution of the ceramic tube and the end cap are integrated after firing.

Career Highlights

Hitoshi Naganawa is associated with NGK Insulators, Inc., a company known for its advancements in ceramic technology. His work has contributed to the development of more efficient lighting solutions, enhancing the performance of high-pressure metal-vapor lamps.

Collaborations

Naganawa has collaborated with Kouichiro Maekawa, furthering the research and development of ceramic technologies. Their partnership has led to innovative solutions in the field.

Conclusion

Hitoshi Naganawa's contributions to ceramic arc tube technology exemplify the impact of innovation in lighting solutions. His patent and work at NGK Insulators, Inc. highlight the importance of advancements in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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