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Nagoya, Japan

Katsunobu Minari

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Hoshizaki Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1989-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsunobu Minari. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsunobu-minari

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 81(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyoake, JP (1989 - 1990)
  • Nagoya, JP (1991 - 1997)
  • Izumo, JP (2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 214 
 
Hoshizaki Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 56 
 
Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2000

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6068228 - Shovel keeping mechanism in ice making machine with ice storage bin (2000-05-30),
2. 5601011 - Cooking apparatus such as fryer or the like for frying food (1997-02-11),
3. 5598767 - Cooking apparatus such as fryer or the like for frying food (1997-02-04),
4. 5471911 - Cooking apparatus such as fryer or the like for frying food (1995-12-05),
5. 5419151 - Ice making machine (1995-05-30),
6. 5219383 - Ice making machine (1993-06-15),
7. 5014521 - Refrigeration system in ice making machine (1991-05-14),
8. 4986083 - Freezer machine (1991-01-22),
9. 4959971 - Refrigerant piping system for refrigeration equipment (1990-10-02),
10. 4899552 - Refrigerating system for ice making machine (1990-02-13),
11. 4854130 - Refrigerating apparatus (1989-08-08),

Title: Innovations of Katsunobu Minari

Introduction

Katsunobu Minari is a notable inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the design of cooking and ice-making equipment. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Minari's work reflects a commitment to enhancing functionality and efficiency in everyday appliances.

Latest Patents

One of Minari's latest patents is a shovel keeping mechanism in an ice-making machine with an ice storage bin. This innovative mechanism is designed to store ice cubes dropped from the ice-making mechanism. It consists of a pair of parallel support rail portions located at the bottom surface of a component member, which extends in a fore-and-aft direction of the ice storage bin. A shovel holder is detachably assembled with these support rail portions to retain an ice shovel inserted from the front of the ice storage bin. Another significant patent involves a cooking apparatus, such as a fryer, which includes a humidity detector. This detector measures the amount of vapor rising from food after it has been placed in heated cooking oil. An electric circuit determines the completion of frying when the detected vapor amount falls below a predetermined threshold.

Career Highlights

Minari has worked with prominent companies, including Hoshizaki Denki Kabushiki Kaisha and Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in kitchen technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Minari has collaborated with talented individuals such as Kaori Ueda and Nobutaka Naruse. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking inventions.

Conclusion

Katsunobu Minari's contributions to the field of engineering through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and dedication to improving everyday appliances. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future inventors.

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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