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Hirakata, Japan

Nobuyuki Yanagihara

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1980-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobuyuki Yanagihara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobuyuki-yanagihara

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 257(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osaka, JP (1989)
  • Hirakata, JP (1980 - 1996)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1980-1996

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5543250 - Electrode for storage battery and method for producing the same (1996-08-06),
2. 5322745 - Storage battery system (1994-06-21),
3. 5209759 - Method for producing a metallic oxide-hydrogen secondary battery (1993-05-11),
4. 4837119 - Sealed storage battery and method for making its electrode (1989-06-06),
5. 4623018 - Thermal system based on thermally coupled intermittent absorption heat (1986-11-18),
6. 4444727 - Hydrogen gas purification apparatus (1984-04-24),
7. 4370163 - Hydrogen storage alloy and process for making same (1983-01-25),
8. 4251603 - Battery electrode (1981-02-17),
9. 4217939 - Method for manufacturing electrode for battery (1980-08-19),

Title: Nobuyuki Yanagihara: Innovator in Battery Technology

Introduction

Nobuyuki Yanagihara is a prominent inventor based in Hirakata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of battery technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of storage batteries.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an innovative electrode for storage batteries. This electrode features a metal substrate with a coated layer of active material on one or both faces. The metal substrate is designed as a sheet with multiple punched holes, which have burrs along their edges. These burrs increase the engagement between the substrate and the coated layer, improving overall performance. Another notable patent is for a storage battery system, where the dimensions of the electrode group are optimized to enhance heat radiation efficiency. This design ultimately improves the cycle life and discharge capacity of the battery.

Career Highlights

Nobuyuki Yanagihara is associated with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., a company known for its advancements in electronic and electrical products. His work has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that address the challenges faced in battery technology.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Tsutomu Iwaki and Isao Matsumoto, contributing to various projects that push the boundaries of current technology.

Conclusion

Nobuyuki Yanagihara's contributions to battery technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in energy storage 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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