Osaka, Japan

Toru Inazuka

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toru Inazuka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toru-inazuka

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 = 4.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osaka, JP (1998 - 2000)
  • Sakai, JP (2015)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1998-2015

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Toru Inazuka

Introduction

Toru Inazuka is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of refrigeration technology. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Inazuka continues to push the boundaries of innovation in his industry.

Latest Patents

One of Inazuka's latest patents is a refrigeration apparatus that controls the opening degree of a second expansion mechanism based on the air temperature at the evaporator or the refrigerant temperature at the outlet of a two-stage compression element. This advanced refrigerating apparatus allows the refrigerant to reach a supercritical state in at least part of the refrigeration cycle. It includes at least one expansion mechanism, an evaporator connected to the expansion mechanism, and first and second sequential compression elements. Additionally, a radiator is connected to the discharge side of the second compression element, and a first refrigerant pipe interconnects the radiator and the expansion mechanism. A heat exchanger is arranged to facilitate heat exchange between the first refrigerant pipe and another refrigerant pipe. The design incorporates a heat exchanger switching mechanism that can be adjusted to optimize refrigerant flow based on temperature conditions.

Career Highlights

Inazuka is currently employed at Daikin Industries, Ltd., a leading company in the HVAC industry. His work focuses on developing innovative refrigeration solutions that enhance energy efficiency and performance. His expertise in this field has positioned him as a key player in advancing refrigeration technology.

Collaborations

Inazuka has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Kazuhide Mizutani and Takahiro Yamaguchi. Their combined efforts have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in refrigeration.

Conclusion

Toru Inazuka's innovative work in refrigeration technology exemplifies the spirit of invention and progress. His contributions continue to shape the industry and improve energy efficiency in cooling 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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