Kanagawa, Japan

Yuuji Iwakiri

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.. Active years: 2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuuji Iwakiri. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuuji-iwakiri

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 50.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2012)
  • Yokohama, JP (2012)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2012

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Yuuji Iwakiri - Innovator in Foil Bearing Technology

Introduction

Yuuji Iwakiri is an inventor based in Nagakute-shi, Aichi-ken, Japan. He is known for his innovative work in the field of foil bearing technology. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his contributions to the field are noteworthy.

Latest Patent Applications

One of Yuuji Iwakiri's significant patent applications is for a device titled "FOIL BEARING." This invention includes a housing, a top foil, and bump foils. The bump foil is designed with first support portions that contact the outer circumferential surface of the top foil, second support portions that contact the inner circumferential surface of the housing, and coupling portions that connect the first and second support portions. This arrangement allows for an alternating disposition in the rotation direction of a rotating body. As the load from the rotating body increases, the bump foil deforms, which increases the number of first support portions contacting the top foil and the second support portions contacting the housing before affecting the other.

Conclusion

Yuuji Iwakiri's work in foil bearing technology showcases his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing engineering solutions. His patent application reflects a thoughtful approach to design and functionality in mechanical systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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