Kazunori Aoki

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd., Jtekt Corporation, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1992-2017.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 50.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 120(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Toyoake, JP (1992 - 2014)
Tokyo, JP (1992 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

5 out of 323

Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd.

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

4. 1 out of 13

Japan Health Sciences Foundation

patents

5. 1 out of 1,357

Mitsubishi Rayon Company, Limited

patents

6. 1 out of 263

National Cancer Center

patents

7. 1 out of 629

Toyoda Koki Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1992-2017

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9777869 - Female coupling member suitable for handling high-pressure fluid and pipe coupling having female coupling member (2017-10-03),

2. 9528649 - Female joint having safety function (2016-12-27),

3. 9121534 - Pipe coupling and coupling member thereof (2015-09-01),

4. 8814028 - Method of removing bulging portions to manufacture a friction welded propeller shaft (2014-08-26),

5. 8409019 - Propeller shaft (2013-04-02),

6. 8342202 - Pipe coupling member for high-pressure fluid (2013-01-01),

7. 8186649 - Female coupling member and male coupling member (2012-05-29),

8. 7985407 - Method of treating solid tumor (2011-07-26),

9. 7963852 - Spline shaft (2011-06-21),

10. 7514416 - Interferon alpha and antisense K-ras RNA combination gene therapy (2009-04-07),

11. 5140868 - Viscous and rubber-type torsional damper (1992-08-25),

12. 5136683 - Flame-retardant cable (1992-08-04),

Title: Kazunori Aoki: Innovator in Fluid Coupling Technology

Introduction

Kazunori Aoki is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fluid coupling technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the safety and efficiency of fluid handling systems.

Latest Patents

Aoki's latest patents include a female coupling member suitable for handling high-pressure fluid and a pipe coupling featuring a female coupling member. The first patent discloses a female coupling member that includes a housing with a fluid passage, a valve member for selectively opening and closing the passage, and a valve open-closed state indicating member. This indicating member provides visual feedback on the valve's status, enhancing user safety. The second patent describes a female joint with a safety function, where the valve member is displaceable between open and closed positions, ensuring secure communication within the fluid passage.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kazunori Aoki has worked with notable companies such as Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. and Jtekt Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in fluid coupling technologies and contribute to various innovative projects.

Collaborations

Aoki has collaborated with Teruhiko Yoshida, further enhancing his work in the field of fluid coupling technology.

Conclusion

Kazunori Aoki's contributions to fluid coupling technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the industry positively, ensuring safer and more efficient fluid handling solutions.