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Ichinomiya, Japan

Noriaki Nishio

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Denso Corporation, Nippon Soken, Inc.. Active years: 2016-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Noriaki Nishio. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/noriaki-nishio

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 = 55.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ichinomiya, JP (2016)
  • Nishio, JP (2019 - 2020)
  • Kariya, JP (2019 - 2020)
  • Nisshin, JP (2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 20,436 
 
Denso Corporation
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 1,600 
 
Nippon Soken, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2016-2020

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10777974 - Spark plug for internal combustion engine that makes re-discharge less prone to occur (2020-09-15),
2. 10697419 - Ignition control apparatus (2020-06-30),
3. 10527020 - Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engines (2020-01-07),
4. 10508638 - Ignition device for internal combustion engine (2019-12-17),
5. 10508637 - Ignition control system (2019-12-17),
6. 10333282 - Spark plug for internal combustion engine (2019-06-25),
7. 9377001 - Spark plug for internal combustion engine (2016-06-28),
8. 9371806 - Spark plug for internal combustion engine (2016-06-21),
9. 9234491 - Spark plug for internal combustion engine (2016-01-12),

Title: Noriaki Nishio: Innovator in Spark Plug Technology

Introduction

Noriaki Nishio is a prominent inventor based in Ichinomiya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of internal combustion engines, particularly in spark plug technology. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Nishio's work has had a lasting impact on automotive engineering.

Latest Patents

Nishio's latest patents include a spark plug designed to reduce the likelihood of re-discharge. This innovative spark plug features a center electrode held in insulating glass, with a tip end portion that protrudes. The ground electrode is connected to a housing and forms a spark discharge gap with the center electrode. The design includes a ground protrusion part that extends towards the center electrode, creating an efficient spark discharge gap. Additionally, he has developed an ignition control apparatus for internal combustion engines. This apparatus includes an in-cylinder pressure acquisition section and a weak discharge generating section that controls the frequency of weak discharges at the spark plug during the intake stroke.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Noriaki Nishio has worked with notable companies such as Denso Corporation and Nippon Soken, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in spark plug technology and ignition systems.

Collaborations

Nishio has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Masamichi Shibata and Kaori Doi. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his innovative projects and patents.

Conclusion

Noriaki Nishio's contributions to spark plug technology and ignition systems have established him as a key figure in automotive innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to improving engine performance and efficiency.

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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