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Tokyo, Japan

Shigeyuki Hokao

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1997-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shigeyuki Hokao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shigeyuki-hokao

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 4

% Patents Active = 75.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 99(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2003

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6599090 - Cooling device, cooling method, and electronic apparatus (2003-07-29),
2. 6437978 - Cooling device, cooling method, and electronic apparatus (2002-08-20),
3. 6239970 - Cooling assisting device, cooling assisting method, electronic apparatus, and information processor (2001-05-29),
4. 5608612 - Electronic device having a fail-safe system for memory backup (1997-03-04),

Title: Shigeyuki Hokao: Innovator in Cooling Technology

Introduction

Shigeyuki Hokao is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of cooling devices, particularly in electronic apparatuses. With a total of 4 patents to his name, Hokao's work has garnered attention for its innovative approaches to thermal management.

Latest Patents

Hokao's latest patents include a cooling device, cooling method, and electronic apparatus designed to enhance the cooling efficiency within electronic devices. One of his notable inventions features a cooling device that cools the interior of an electronic apparatus's main body. This device includes a movable bottom surface portion and a display unit that can be opened or closed relative to the main body. The cooling device is characterized by its means for transmitting the opening and closing angle of the display unit. It also includes a mechanism for driving the movable bottom surface portion based on this angle, which enlarges the inner space of the main body, thereby improving cooling efficiency. Another innovative cooling device disclosed by Hokao involves a system for sucking and discharging gases, enhancing the cooling process through the interaction of different gases.

Career Highlights

Shigeyuki Hokao is currently employed at Sony Corporation, where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work at Sony has allowed him to collaborate with other talented engineers and inventors, further advancing the field of electronic cooling solutions.

Collaborations

Hokao has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Yasuhiro Nakai and Yuzo Ozaki. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative cooling technologies.

Conclusion

Shigeyuki Hokao's contributions to cooling technology in electronic devices highlight his role as a leading inventor in this field. His innovative patents and collaborations with esteemed colleagues at Sony Corporation demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology for improved electronic performance.

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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