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Osaka, Japan

Takashi Okano

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takashi Okano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takashi-okano-s8uc6mg6

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 44.4


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 97(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osaka, JP (1998 - 2012)
  • Sakai, JP (2007 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 4,497 
 
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2015

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9013280 - Air conditioner (2015-04-21),
2. 8266919 - Transmission system for air conditioner (2012-09-18),
3. 8265199 - Receiving circuit (2012-09-11),
4. 8130052 - Semiconductor circuit board and semiconductor circuit (2012-03-06),
5. 8013691 - Device and connecting method for connecting power-supply terminals to a power-supply bus based on noise intensities (2011-09-06),
6. 7174731 - Rotational speed control system, rotatingly driving system, air blow system, clean bench, outdoor unit of air conditioner (2007-02-13),
7. 6685098 - Setback timer of air conditioner, air conditioning system, and method of setting setback timer display (2004-02-03),
8. 6008733 - Air conditioning system master/slave control unit determination (1999-12-28),
9. 5853123 - Signal transmission/reception device of air conditioner (1998-12-29),

Title: Takashi Okano: Innovator in Air Conditioning Technology

Introduction

Takashi Okano is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of air conditioning technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing energy efficiency and improving the functionality of air conditioning systems.

Latest Patents

One of Okano's latest patents is an advanced air conditioner that minimizes power consumption. This system features resistors designed to discharge residual charges from a transmission path. An analog switch is strategically placed between two discharging resistors. When sending an AMI signal to the transmission path, a microcontroller (MCU) executes discharge control, allowing the analog switch to toggle between ON and OFF states based on the signal voltage. Another notable patent is a transmission system for air conditioners, where multiple units are daisy-chained through a switching hub located in the outdoor unit. This system integrates a transmission line and internal/external lines, enabling efficient data transmission.

Career Highlights

Takashi Okano is currently employed at Daikin Industries, Ltd., a leading company in the air conditioning sector. His work at Daikin has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that address modern energy challenges.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Okano has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kouji Kamafusa and Hisatoshi Kawakami. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the advancement of air conditioning technologies.

Conclusion

Takashi Okano's contributions to air conditioning technology exemplify his commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in modern air conditioning systems.

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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