Fukuoka, Japan

Yoshikazu Ushijima

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents, plus 4 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Toto Ltd.. Active years: 2012-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshikazu Ushijima. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshikazu-ushijima

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 = 5.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 22(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2012-2013

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Yoshikazu Ushijima

Introduction

Yoshikazu Ushijima is a notable inventor based in Fukuoka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of plumbing and sanitation technology. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Ushijima has focused on developing advanced flush toilet systems that enhance efficiency and usability.

Latest Patents

Ushijima's latest patents include innovative designs for flush toilets. One of his patents describes a flush toilet device that features a toilet body with a bowl section, rim water discharge opening, a jet water discharge opening, and a discharge water trap conduit. This design incorporates a pressurizing pump that pressurizes flush water contained in a cistern, allowing for effective flushing. The pump controller regulates the operation and rotation speed of the pressurizing pump to manage the flow speed and flow rate of flush water. This ensures that the flush water is discharged at two different flow rates, generating a siphon effect and effectively carrying away human waste.

Another patent focuses on a flush toilet that can be installed in areas with low water pressure. This design includes a pressurizing pump for jetted flush water, a water storage tank for storing flush water, and flush control means to manage the flushing process. The system is designed to replenish the water storage tank after flushing, ensuring that the toilet remains functional even in low-pressure conditions.

Career Highlights

Yoshikazu Ushijima is currently employed at Toto Ltd., a leading company in the sanitary ware industry. His work at Toto Ltd. has allowed him to innovate and improve toilet technology, making significant strides in user convenience and water efficiency.

Collaborations

Ushijima has collaborated with talented coworkers, including Mayu Okubo and Yuichi Sato. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of advanced toilet systems.

Conclusion

Yoshikazu Ushijima's contributions to toilet technology reflect his commitment to innovation and efficiency. His patents demonstrate a deep understanding of user needs and environmental considerations. Through his work at Toto Ltd., Ushijima continues to influence the future of sanitation technology.

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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