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Kusatsu, Japan

Toshiaki Sato

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 9 EPO patents. Top assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.. Active years: 2010-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshiaki Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshiaki-sato-5lfhojl9

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 30.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kusatsu, JP (2010 - 2018)
  • Osaka, JP (2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 4,497 
 
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2010-2022

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11374524 - Power source control circuit (2022-06-28),
2. 9929682 - Motor control device (2018-03-27),
3. 9444377 - Motor drive control device (2016-09-13),
4. 9413277 - Actuator control device (2016-08-09),
5. 9001536 - Voltage smoothing circuit for smoothing voltage from power supply (2015-04-07),
6. 8801390 - Fan control system and air conditioner that includes the same (2014-08-12),
7. 8773048 - Fan control system and air conditioner that includes the same (2014-07-08),
8. 8564232 - Motor drive control device (2013-10-22),
9. 8348625 - Multiple fan speed control system for preventing overload at start-up (2013-01-08),
10. 7719216 - Motor drive control device and motor drive control system (2010-05-18),

Title: Toshiaki Sato: Innovator in Power and Motor Control Technologies

Introduction

Toshiaki Sato is a prominent inventor based in Kusatsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of power source control and motor control devices. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Sato's work has had a considerable impact on the technology industry.

Latest Patents

One of Sato's latest patents is a power source control circuit designed to prevent damage to components caused by rush current. This innovative circuit ensures that a main relay does not turn on and conduct the power source line when a heat source microcomputer is activated with an insufficiently charged capacitor. This configuration effectively avoids the start of charging the capacitor without current limitation, thereby protecting the components from rush current damage.

Another notable patent is a motor control device that drives two motors for rotating separate bodies. This device includes a power supply unit and inverters that convert the output from the power supply unit to alternating current for both motors. The control unit is designed to drive the second motor using rotor position sensorless control, ensuring that it does not start during operations that require a large current flow through the first motor.

Career Highlights

Toshiaki Sato is currently employed at Daikin Industries, Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the efficiency and reliability of power and motor control systems.

Collaborations

Sato has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Sumio Kagimura and Hiroshi Doumae. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of various technologies in their field.

Conclusion

Toshiaki Sato's contributions to power source control and motor control technologies highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing engineering solutions. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the functionality and safety of electronic 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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