Iwanori Katoh

Title: Iwanori Katoh and His Air-Conditioning Inventions.

Introduction

Iwanori Katoh is an inventor based in Aichi, Japan, whose patent work focuses on air-conditioning apparatus and the distribution of conditioned air. He is associated with Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and has 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Katoh’s listed patents describe ceiling- or wall-integrated air-conditioning systems designed to direct conditioned air into a room. Both inventions combine an air conditioner, a duct box, a blow-off casing, and a fan positioned near the air outlet.

One patent describes a diffuser that redirects air from a vertical flow into a substantially horizontal one. Its fan uses a reversible outer-rotor motor, with blades attached to the motor’s outer rotor.

The other patent adds a conical partition wall to spread air radially as it turns toward a horizontal direction. It also describes multiple ring-shaped louvers, an oscillating mechanism, and a switch that coordinates fan operation with the conditioning-air generator. The outlet and fan can be installed within a recess in a ceiling or wall.

Career Highlights

Katoh’s patent portfolio highlights practical approaches to integrating air outlets and fans into building surfaces. The inventions emphasize airflow direction, room-wide distribution, and coordinated operation with air-conditioning equipment.

Collaborations

Katoh is associated with Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. His listed coworkers include Tsuyoshi Imaiida and Hiroki Nozoe.

Conclusion

Iwanori Katoh’s two listed patents focus on improving how integrated air-conditioning systems direct and distribute conditioned air within a room.