Tokyo, Japan

Masanao Kotani

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Conditioning, Inc.. Active years: 2019-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanao Kotani. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanao-kotani

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

% Patents Active = 85.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2019-2022

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masanao Kotani: Innovator in Fluid Machinery

Introduction

Masanao Kotani is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fluid machinery, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of compressors and fluid machines.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a liquid-cooled type compressor featuring first and second nozzle injection ports with different characteristics. This invention effectively cools air during the compression process at a high stage while maintaining oil supply at the same pressure in both low and high stages. The compressor includes a body, at least one first nozzle, and at least one second nozzle, each equipped with multiple injection ports. The second nozzle's injection ports have a larger diameter than those of the first nozzle, optimizing refrigerant supply within the compressor body.

Another notable patent is for a fluid machine designed to disperse liquid extensively within a working chamber. This machine consists of a screw rotor and a casing that accommodates it. The liquid supply section allows for the introduction of liquid from outside the machine, ensuring that the liquid is dispersed along the longitudinal direction of the screw rotor's tooth groove, rather than across its width.

Career Highlights

Masanao Kotani has worked with reputable companies such as Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in fluid machinery and compressor technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kotani has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Sachio Sekiya and Takeshi Tsuchiya. These partnerships have fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Masanao Kotani's contributions to fluid machinery through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in compressor technology and fluid dynamics.

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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