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Kanagawa, Japan

Norifumi Hirata

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd., Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.. Active years: 2013-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norifumi Hirata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norifumi-hirata

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 = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2021 - 2022)
  • Tokyo, JP (2013 - 2023)
  • Yokohama, JP (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 4,746 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 651 
 
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 221 
 
Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2024

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11959394 - Turbine rotor blade (2024-04-16),
2. 11814986 - Turbine rotor blade, turbine rotor blade assembly, gas turbine, and repair method for gas turbine (2023-11-14),
3. 11286785 - Turbine rotor blade, turbo machine, and contact surface manufacturing method (2022-03-29),
4. 10975700 - Turbine blade designing method, turbine blade manufacturing method, and turbine blade (2021-04-13),
5. 10655471 - Turbine and gas turbine (2020-05-19),
6. 8827646 - Gas turbine blade, manufacturing method therefor, and gas turbine using turbine blade (2014-09-09),
7. 8506251 - Gas turbine blade, manufacturing method therefor, and gas turbine using turbine blade (2013-08-13),

Title: Norifumi Hirata: Innovator in Turbine Technology

Introduction

Norifumi Hirata is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of turbine technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative designs and engineering solutions have advanced the efficiency and performance of gas turbines.

Latest Patents

Hirata's latest patents include a turbine rotor blade that features a unique suction side fillet portion. This design incorporates a central fillet portion, an upstream intermediate fillet portion, and a downstream intermediate fillet portion, each with varying fillet heights to enhance performance. Another notable patent involves a turbine rotor blade assembly and gas turbine repair method, which optimizes the spacing between teeth in the blade structure to improve functionality.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Norifumi Hirata has worked with leading companies in the industry, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited and Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced turbine technologies that are widely used in various applications.

Collaborations

Hirata has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Satoshi Hada and Takahiko Imada. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the success of his projects.

Conclusion

Norifumi Hirata's contributions to turbine technology exemplify his dedication to innovation and engineering excellence. His patents and collaborations continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

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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