This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2021.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2021
Title: Masaki Hosoi and Fuel Cell System Inspection
Introduction
Masaki Hosoi is an inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, associated with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His patent work addresses inspection methods for fuel cell systems, including detection of a switching valve that may become stuck.
Latest Patents
The available information lists one patent for Hosoi: “Method of Inspecting a Fuel Cell System, and the Fuel Cell System.” The invention describes an adhesion detection apparatus for a second switching valve connected to a sub tank. During testing, the system first opens both switching valves while the fuel cell generates power. It then closes the first valve and leaves the second open, monitoring changes in a pressure sensor’s reading to detect whether the second valve is stuck. This approach uses pressure measurements during fuel cell operation to identify a potential valve fault.
Career Highlights
Hosoi’s listed patent reflects work on fuel cell system inspection and component reliability. His affiliation with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. connects this invention to the company’s engineering activities.
Collaborations
Hirokazu Ohara and Yuji Matsumoto are identified as Hosoi’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or whether they collaborated on this invention.
Conclusion
Masaki Hosoi’s listed invention focuses on detecting a stuck switching valve through pressure-sensor readings, contributing an inspection method for fuel cell systems.
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