Toyota, Japan

Shozo Watanabe

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1984.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shozo Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shozo-watanabe-w6dvi8oy

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1984

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Mind of Shozo Watanabe

Introduction

Shozo Watanabe is a notable inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of refrigeration technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique absorption type refrigeration system.

Latest Patents

Watanabe holds a patent for an absorption type refrigeration system. This invention combines an internal combustion engine with an absorption type refrigeration system to utilize both engine exhaust gas and heated engine cooling water simultaneously. The design allows the exhaust gas to serve as the heat source for a gaseous refrigerant generator, which operates at the highest temperature in the system. Additionally, the heated engine cooling water is used as a heat source for another generator that operates at a lower temperature.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Watanabe has worked with prominent companies such as Hitachi, Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation. His experience in these organizations has significantly contributed to his expertise in engineering and innovation.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Akio Mori and Mitsunobu Matsunaga. Their teamwork has fostered advancements in technology and innovation.

Conclusion

Shozo Watanabe's inventive spirit and dedication to engineering have led to significant advancements in refrigeration technology. His work continues to inspire future innovations in the field.

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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