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Komaki, Japan

Yoshihiro Nakano

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Gas Sensing Technology. Top assignee: Ngk Spark Plug Company, Limited. Active years: 2007-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshihiro Nakano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshihiro-nakano-i5zzyfep

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 76.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Komaki Aichi, JP (2007)
  • Aichi, JP (2008)
  • Komaki, JP (2011 - 2022)
  • Nagoya, JP (2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 2,606 
 
Ngk Spark Plug Company, Limited
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Gas Sensor
Control Apparatus
Concentration Computation
Ammonia Sensor
Internal Combustion Engine
Multigas Sensor
Gas Detection Method
Oxidizing Gas Sensor
Sensor Controller
Concentration Calculation
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11391194 - Gas sensor control apparatus, gas sensor apparatus, and internal combustion engine control apparatus (2022-07-19),
2. 11255812 - Gas sensor element, heater and gas sensor (2022-02-22),
3. 10962516 - Ammonia sensor element and gas sensor (2021-03-30),
4. 10920700 - Sensor control apparatus (2021-02-16),
5. 10890571 - Control apparatus and gas detection method (2021-01-12),
6. 10809227 - Concentration computation apparatus (2020-10-20),
7. 10663426 - Sensor controller, internal combustion engine control system, and internal combustion engine controller (2020-05-26),
8. 10532316 - Concentration computation apparatus (2020-01-14),
9. 10502114 - Concentration calculation apparatus, concentration calculation system, and concentration calculation method (2019-12-10),
10. 10473617 - Gas detection apparatus (2019-11-12),
11. 10288579 - Gas sensor (2019-05-14),
12. 10094262 - Concentration determination device and method (2018-10-09),
13. 10046276 - Sensor control method and sensor control apparatus (2018-08-14),
14. 9658133 - Multigas sensor and multigas sensor device (2017-05-23),
15. 7993506 - Gas sensor (2011-08-09),

Title: Innovations of Yoshihiro Nakano

Introduction

Yoshihiro Nakano is a prominent inventor based in Komaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of gas sensor technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced control apparatuses for gas sensors and internal combustion engines.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are the gas sensor control apparatus, gas sensor apparatus, and internal combustion engine control apparatus. The gas sensor control apparatus includes a control section that executes a first receiving process for detecting ammonia concentration in a gas under measurement. It also incorporates a second receiving process for detecting oxygen concentration, allowing for accurate calculations of ammonia concentration based on pressure information. Additionally, his gas sensor element features an electrode and lead made from different metals, enhancing its performance and reliability.

Career Highlights

Yoshihiro Nakano is currently employed at NGK Spark Plug Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of gas sensors. His extensive experience and expertise have positioned him as a key figure in the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Tetsuo Yamada and Shinichi Nakagawa, contributing to various projects that advance the capabilities of gas sensor technology.

Conclusion

Yoshihiro Nakano's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the field of gas sensors. His contributions have not only advanced technology but also paved the way for future developments in this critical area.

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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