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Aichi, Japan

Shindo Watanabe

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Ngk Spark Plug Company, Limited. Active years: 2000-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shindo Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shindo-watanabe

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 62.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 67(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nagoya, JP (2000 - 2002)
  • Aichi, JP (2002 - 2006)
  • Kitanagoya, JP (2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 2,606 
 
Ngk Spark Plug Company, Limited
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2018

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10082293 - Ceramic heater and manufacturing method thereof (2018-09-25),
2. 7020952 - Method for producing a glow plug (2006-04-04),
3. 6744016 - Ceramic heater and method for manufacturing the same (2004-06-01),
4. 6599457 - Process for producing silicon nitride sintered body for use in ceramic heater for use in glow plug (2003-07-29),
5. 6423944 - Ceramic heater and glow plug with reference zone and condensed zone of ceramics and conductive particles dispersed therein (2002-07-23),
6. 6359261 - Silicon nitride sintered body, process for producing the same, ceramic heater employing the silicon nitride sintered body and glow plug containing the ceramic heater (2002-03-19),
7. 6274855 - Heating resistor for ceramic heaters, ceramic heaters and method of manufacturing ceramic heaters (2001-08-14),
8. 6143238 - Method for manufacturing a ceramic heater (2000-11-07),

Title: Shindo Watanabe: Innovator in Ceramic Heater Technology

Introduction

Shindo Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Aichi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of ceramic heater technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative designs and methods have advanced the efficiency and functionality of ceramic heaters.

Latest Patents

Watanabe's latest patents include a ceramic heater and a manufacturing method thereof. This ceramic heater features a columnar substrate with a heat generation resistor embedded within it. The design incorporates a taper surface that consists of a series of curved surfaces, which decrease in radius of curvature toward the forward end. This unique taper surface enhances the heater's performance by optimizing the heat distribution. Another notable patent is for a method of producing a glow plug. This involves a green ceramic heater that includes a green heating resistor made from electrically conductive ceramics, along with insulative ceramics and power supply leads. The manufacturing process involves firing the components at high temperatures to enhance the flexural strength of the ceramic heater.

Career Highlights

Watanabe is currently employed at NGK Spark Plug Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of ceramic technology. His work has not only contributed to the company's success but has also set new standards in the industry.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Masahiro Konishi and Kazuho Tatematsu. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Shindo Watanabe's contributions to ceramic heater technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in engineering. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving product 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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