Tokyo, Japan

Makoto Kawano

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Calsonic Kansei Corporation. Active years: 2001-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Makoto Kawano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/makoto-kawano

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (2001 - 2017)
  • Musashino, JP (2015 - 2017)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2001-2017

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Makoto Kawano

Introduction

Makoto Kawano is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fuel cell technology and battery response characteristics. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Kawano's work reflects a deep understanding of electrical engineering and innovative problem-solving.

Latest Patents

Kawano's latest patents include a fuel cell evaluator and a method for determining response characteristics of a battery. The fuel cell evaluator is designed to assess the characteristics of a fuel cell based on the frequency characteristics of its impedance. This evaluator features an impedance acquisition unit that collects impedances for a specific current value in a Tafel region by varying the measurement frequency. Additionally, it includes an extraction unit to derive reaction resistance from the acquired impedances, a calculator to compute the product of the reaction resistance and the current value, and an indicator to display this product as the frequency characteristic of the fuel cell's impedance. The method for determining battery response characteristics involves pressurizing the battery to reduce the distance between electrode surfaces and applying voltage or current to ascertain its response characteristics.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kawano has worked with notable companies such as Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Calsonic Kansei Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the field of energy technology.

Collaborations

Kawano has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Tetsuo Yano and Souichirou Torai. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patents.

Conclusion

Makoto Kawano's contributions to fuel cell technology and battery response characteristics highlight his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His patents serve as a testament to his commitment to advancing energy solutions.

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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