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Osaka, Japan

Shigeharu Taira

This inventor holds 60 USPTO granted patents and 20 published patent applications and 22 EPO patents, primarily in Refrigeration Technology (CPC class H01L). Top assignees: Daikin Industries, Ltd., Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd., Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shigeharu Taira. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shigeharu-taira

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 60 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 282(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 264(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Shiga, JP (1999 - 2003)
  • Kobe, JP (2006)
  • Moriguchi, JP (2013 - 2015)
  • Kusatsu, JP (1998 - 2017)
  • Amagasaki, JP (2011 - 2017)
  • Hyogo, JP (2016 - 2018)
  • Osaka, JP (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal32 out of 4,492 
 
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal18 out of 13,338 
 
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal9 out of 8,782 
 
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 19 
 
Daiken Industries, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Refrigeration Apparatus
Refrigerant Quality
Refrigerant Leak
Indoor Unit
Solar Cell Module
Solar Cell Manufacturing
Refrigerant Recovery
Heat Exchanger
Solar Battery Cell
Drying Holder
I-V Characteristics
60 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11661540 - Refrigeration apparatus (2023-05-30),
2. 11609011 - Determination device for refrigerant quality (2023-03-21),
3. 11352532 - Refrigeration apparatus (2022-06-07),
4. 11333381 - Determination device (2022-05-17),
5. 11280525 - Refrigeration apparatus (2022-03-22),
6. 11274845 - Method of searching for refrigerant leak location (2022-03-15),
7. 11268718 - Refrigeration apparatus (2022-03-08),
8. 11131470 - Indoor unit for refrigeration apparatus (2021-09-28),
9. 11085677 - Refrigerant recovery device and refrigerant recovery method (2021-08-10),
10. 11060773 - Refrigerating device (2021-07-13),
11. 10896984 - Solar cell module (2021-01-19),
12. 10851275 - Refrigeration apparatus (2020-12-01),
13. 10794615 - Refrigeration apparatus (2020-10-06),
14. 10714645 - Solar cell module and solar cell module manufacturing method (2020-07-14),
15. 10700224 - Solar cell module manufacturing method (2020-06-30),

Title: Shigeharu Taira: Pioneering Inventor from Osaka

Introduction: Shigeharu Taira is a renowned inventor hailing from Osaka, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Taira holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to invention.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Taira has worked with leading research institutions and tech companies, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of technological advancements.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Taira has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity that has led to the development of cutting-edge products and solutions.

Conclusion: Shigeharu Taira's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the world of invention, inspiring the next generation of inventors to dream big and think outside the box.

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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