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Saku Egawa

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Home and Life Solutions, Inc., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2003-2021.

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 60.0

EPO Patents = 1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 478(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Ibaraki-ken, JP (2003)
Toride, JP (2007 - 2015)
Tokyo, JP (2017 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

Hitachi Home and Life Solutions, Inc.

patents

1 out of 1,508

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2021

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15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11008732 - Work assist system for work machine (2021-05-18),

2. 10373406 - Operation support system and working machine including operation support system (2019-08-06),

3. 10214877 - Operation system of working machine (2019-02-26),

4. 9752298 - Trace generation device and working machine (2017-09-05),

5. 9728282 - Remotely operated manipulator (2017-08-08),

6. 8957789 - Vehicle support systems for pedestrians to cross roads and support methods for pedestrians to cross roads (2015-02-17),

7. 8749401 - Vehicle support systems for pedestrians to cross roads and support methods for pedestrians to cross roads (2014-06-10),

8. 8504202 - Autonomous mobile robot apparatus and a rush-out collision avoidance method in the same apparatus (2013-08-06),

9. 8239084 - Moving device (2012-08-07),

10. 7660665 - Autonomous mobile equipment and position-of-object and own position detecting system (2010-02-09),

11. 7649331 - Mobile robot (2010-01-19),

12. 7515991 - Self-propelled cleaning device and method of operation thereof (2009-04-07),

13. 7418762 - Self-propelled cleaning device and charger using the same (2008-09-02),

14. 7227620 - Environment recognition system and mobile mechanism (2007-06-05),

15. 6536544 - Walking aid apparatus (2003-03-25),

Title: Saku Egawa: Innovator in Work Assist Systems

Introduction

Saku Egawa is a prominent inventor based in Toride, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of work assist systems for hydraulic excavators. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Egawa has made remarkable advancements that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of construction machinery.

Latest Patents

One of Egawa's latest patents is a work assist system for a self-propelled hydraulic excavator. This innovative system includes a controller that determines a region to be excavated based on an assumed excavation amount. The controller calculates the work position for the hydraulic excavator, displaying the distance to the next excavation operation on a monitor. Another notable patent is an operation support system that detects operation data of a working machine and identifies multiple operators. This system evaluates work quality and selects the best operator based on accumulated data, ultimately supporting operators through a learned operation model.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Saku Egawa has worked with notable companies such as Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Home and Life Solutions, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to the advancement of work assist technologies.

Collaborations

Egawa has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Yuji Hosoda and Junichi Tamamoto. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Saku Egawa's contributions to work assist systems have significantly impacted the construction industry. His innovative patents and collaborations demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the efficiency of hydraulic excavators.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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