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Yamanashi, Japan

Susumu Maekawa

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Machine Tool Technology. Top assignee: Fanuc Corporation. Active years: 2000-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Susumu Maekawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/susumu-maekawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 85.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 99(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Oshino-mura, JP (2000 - 2002)
  • Minamitsuru-gun, JP (2015)
  • Yamanashi, JP (2002 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 6,281 
 
Fanuc Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Machining System
Temperature Measuring Device
Thermal Displacement Correction
Abnormality Determination
Machine Learning Device
Coolant Apparatus
Tool Breakage Detection
CNC Data Correction
Thermal Compensation Device
Sensor Failure
Tool Damage Detection
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11602817 - Machining system and machining method (2023-03-14),
2. 11280679 - Temperature measuring device (2022-03-22),
3. 11249454 - Thermal displacement correction device considering sensor failure (2022-02-15),
4. 11209794 - Abnormality determination apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium encoded with a program, abnormality determination system and abnormality determination method (2021-12-28),
5. 11150626 - Reference temperature setting device, reference temperature setting method, and reference temperature setting program (2021-10-19),
6. 10890892 - Abnormality determination apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium encoded with a program, abnormality determination system and abnormality determination method (2021-01-12),
7. 10401829 - Machine learning device for machine tool and thermal displacement compensation device (2019-09-03),
8. 10234843 - Thermal displacement correction device for machine tool (2019-03-19),
9. 9945799 - Thermal displacement correction device for machine tool (2018-04-17),
10. 9594357 - Thermal displacement compensating device of machine tool (2017-03-14),
11. 9498863 - Machine tool including coolant apparatus (2016-11-22),
12. 9092025 - Thermal displacement compensating device for machine tool (2015-07-28),
13. 9037300 - Controller for a machine tool for executing tapping (2015-05-19),
14. 8924003 - Thermal displacement compensation method and thermal displacement compensation device for machine tool (2014-12-30),
15. 7503691 - Machine tool (2009-03-17),

Title: Susumu Maekawa: Innovator in Machining Technologies

Introduction: Susumu Maekawa, based in Yamanashi, Japan, is a prominent inventor with a rich portfolio of 20 patents. His contributions to the machining industry focus on enhancing efficiency and accuracy in manufacturing processes.

Latest Patents: Maekawa's latest innovations include a sophisticated machining system and a temperature measuring device. The machining system features a jig that retains multiple workpieces, equipped with a measurement device to accurately assess their positions. This innovation is essential for improving the precision of machining operations. Additionally, his temperature measuring device facilitates shared sensor data among several machine tools, reducing costs and minimizing the risk of sensor failures while ensuring effective temperature monitoring.

Career Highlights: Currently, Susumu Maekawa is associated with Fanuc Corporation, a leader in automation and robotics technologies. His career has been distinguished by his ability to blend engineering principles with innovative solutions, enhancing the capabilities of modern machining systems.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Maekawa has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Hirohide Tsunoda and Kunio Kojima. These partnerships have fostered collective innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in machining technology.

Conclusion: Susumu Maekawa's dedication to innovation in machining systems and temperature measurement exemplifies the impact that dedicated inventors can have on industry efficiency and technological advancement. His work at Fanuc Corporation continues to shape the future of manufacturing, highlighting the importance of inventive thinking in addressing modern challenges.

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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