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Hiroshima, Japan

Michiharu Kawano

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Mazda Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporat Ion. Active years: 2020-2022.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.9

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hiroshima, JP (2020 - 2022)
  • Aki-gun, JP (2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 4,751 
 
Mazda Motor Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 47 
 
Mazda Motor Corporat Ion
 patents

Years Active: 2020-2022

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11415066 - Internal combustion engine (2022-08-16),
2. 11313311 - Fuel injection control device for engine (2022-04-26),
3. 11162448 - Fuel injection control device for engine (2021-11-02),
4. 11149682 - Combustion chamber structure for engines (2021-10-19),
5. 11118528 - Fuel injection control device for engine (2021-09-14),
6. 11118499 - Combustion chamber structure for engines (2021-09-14),
7. 11073102 - Combustion chamber structure for engines (2021-07-27),
8. 11041457 - Combustion chamber structure for engines (2021-06-22),
9. 11015515 - Combustion chamber structure for engine (2021-05-25),
10. 10851702 - Combustion chamber structure for engine (2020-12-01),
11. 10815872 - Intake port structure for internal combustion engine (2020-10-27),
12. 10767551 - Intake port structure for internal combustion engine (2020-09-08),

Title: Michiharu Kawano: Innovator in Internal Combustion Engine Technology

Introduction

Michiharu Kawano is a prominent inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of internal combustion engines, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing engine efficiency and performance.

Latest Patents

Kawano's latest patents include a groundbreaking internal combustion engine that features a variable phase mechanism. This mechanism is designed to change the rotational phases of intake and exhaust camshafts, allowing for optimized valve overlap. The intake cam lobe is engineered to ensure that the open period of the intake valve is between 210° and 330° of a crank angle. Additionally, he has developed a fuel injection control device for engines. This device utilizes a swirl generator to create a swirl flow inside the combustion chamber, facilitating the formation of a lean mixture gas. The fuel injector, equipped with multiple nozzle holes, injects fuel into the chamber, which is then ignited by a spark plug to initiate combustion.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Michiharu Kawano has worked with notable companies, including Mazda Motor Corporation. His experience in the automotive industry has allowed him to refine his inventions and contribute to advancements in engine technology.

Collaborations

Kawano has collaborated with talented individuals such as Yuya Honda and Yasushi Nakahara. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and development in the field of internal combustion engines.

Conclusion

Michiharu Kawano's contributions to engine technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the automotive industry. His work continues to influence the future of internal combustion engines.

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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