This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Kuwana Metals, Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Masaaki Itatani and Temperature Measurement for Mass Flow Systems.
Introduction
Masaaki Itatani is an inventor associated with Kuwana Metals, Ltd., in Mie Ken, Japan. His patent work addresses temperature measurement in mass flow equipment, where changes in the incoming fluid’s temperature can affect measurement accuracy.
Latest Patents
The available information identifies one patent associated with Itatani: “Temperature Sensor as Well as Mass Flow Meter and Mass Flow Controller Comprising the Same.” The invention describes a sensor with a temperature-measuring point in the central part of a fluid channel’s cross-section. An upstream temperature-uniformizing structure uses a grid to divide the flow into subchannels, helping produce a representative temperature reading even when the supplied fluid’s temperature changes. The patent record provided lists 1 patent.
Career Highlights
Itatani’s documented contribution focuses on improving temperature sensing for mass flow meters and controllers. The design aims to make measurements more reliable by conditioning the fluid’s temperature distribution before it reaches the measuring point. His listed company affiliation is Kuwana Metals, Ltd.
Collaborations
The available information connects Itatani’s patent work with Kuwana Metals, Ltd. It does not identify additional collaborators or organizations.
Conclusion
Masaaki Itatani’s recorded invention applies a grid-based flow-channel design to improve temperature measurement in mass flow systems, reflecting a practical focus on dependable fluid measurement.
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