Sagamihara, Japan

Katutoshi Ookawa

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1994.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katutoshi Ookawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katutoshi-ookawa

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 45(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1994

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Katutoshi Ookawa

Introduction

Katutoshi Ookawa is a notable inventor based in Sagamihara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of currency handling technology. His innovative designs focus on enhancing security and efficiency in cash management systems.

Latest Patents

One of Ookawa's key inventions is a currency stacker resistible against unauthorized extraction of currency. This patent describes a currency stacker that features a pusher positioned within a first chamber of a casing. The pusher consists of a base plate, a pusher plate, and a link that connects the two components. This design allows the pusher plate to travel from a retracted position within the first chamber to an extended position in a second chamber. When a bill is supplied to the first chamber through a slit in the casing, the pusher plate moves the bill to the second chamber. A driver within the first chamber operates the link to facilitate the movement of the pusher plate. Importantly, the driver keeps the pusher in the extended position to prevent unauthorized removal of the bill from the second chamber. This invention showcases Ookawa's commitment to improving the security of currency handling.

Career Highlights

Katutoshi Ookawa is associated with Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd., where he has been instrumental in developing innovative cash handling solutions. His work has contributed to the advancement of technology in the financial sector, particularly in automated cash management systems.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Atsushi Isobe and Taichi Sato, who have also contributed to advancements in the field of cash handling technology.

Conclusion

Katutoshi Ookawa's innovative contributions, particularly his patented currency stacker, highlight his expertise in enhancing security in cash management systems. His work continues to influence the industry and improve the efficiency of currency handling.

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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