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Miyota, Japan

Kaoru Matsumoto

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Axial Fan Technology. Top assignee: Minebea Company, Limited. Active years: 1999-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kaoru Matsumoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kaoru-matsumoto-lavgudwh

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 73.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 160(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kitasaku-gun, JP (2001 - 2002)
  • Miyota, JP (2004)
  • Nagano-ken, JP (1999 - 2007)
  • Miyota-machi, JP (2001 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 1,160 
 
Minebea Company, Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2007

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Areas of Expertise:
Axial Fan Motor
Cooling Unit
Blower
Ventilation Device
Heat Sink
Air Rectification Blades
Metal Bearing Liner
Manufacturing Method
Laminated Casing
Office Automation Equipment
Axial Flow Fan
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. RE39787 - Blower (2007-08-20),
2. 7245056 - Axial fan motor and cooling unit (2007-07-17),
3. 7175399 - Serial ventilation device (2007-02-13),
4. 7157819 - Axial fan motor with a laminated casing (2007-01-02),
5. RE39117 - Blower (2006-06-05),
6. 7034418 - Axial fan motor including a casing of laminated metal plates (2006-04-25),
7. 6729764 - Metal bearing liner and axial flow fan motor provided with the same (2004-05-04),
8. 6713907 - Blower for use in office automation equipment (2004-03-30),
9. 6427763 - Air rectification blades (2002-08-06),
10. 6394767 - Blower and a manufacturing method of the same (2002-05-28),
11. 6368081 - Blower (2002-04-09),
12. 6308772 - Heat sink (2001-10-30),
13. 6278207 - Blower (2001-08-21),
14. 6196802 - Axial flow fan (2001-03-06),
15. 5925948 - Axial flow fan motor (1999-07-20),

Title: Innovations of Kaoru Matsumoto

Introduction

Kaoru Matsumoto is a notable inventor based in Miyota-machi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of advanced blower systems and axial fan motors. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Matsumoto's work reflects a commitment to innovation and efficiency.

Latest Patents

Matsumoto's latest patents include a blower designed with improved P-Q characteristics. This innovative blower features a shaft that is rotatably supported in a tubular casing, along with a cup-shaped motor yoke fixed to the shaft. The impeller's body portion is equipped with numerous blades on its outer peripheral section, and it is characterized by ring-like openings that enhance airflow, thereby improving the P-Q (pressure-flow rate) characteristics. Another significant patent is for an axial fan motor intended for air-cooling a heat sink of a heating element. This motor's casing is constructed from multiple laminated metal plates, which include a first metal plate and several second metal plates, each designed to optimize performance and efficiency.

Career Highlights

Kaoru Matsumoto is currently associated with Minebea Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has not only advanced the company's product offerings but has also contributed to the broader field of mechanical engineering.

Collaborations

Matsumoto has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Shuichi Otsuka and Rikuro Obara. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Kaoru Matsumoto's contributions to the field of engineering through his patents and innovations demonstrate his expertise and dedication. His work continues to influence the industry, paving the way for future advancements in blower systems and fan motors.

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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