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Akio Sato
Also filed as: SATO AKIO
56 granted patents·18 pending applications·827 citations·filing 1974–2025
99Inventor score
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74 records- 0195US9533373B2Powder overlay nozzleTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 3, 2017·10 cites·7 claims
- 0294US7626136B2Powder metal cladding nozzleTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 1, 2009·28 cites·8 claims
- 0392US5571430AMethod and system for processing workpiece with laser seam, with oscillation of beam spot on the workpeiece and beam oscillating apparatusTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 1994·Granted Nov 5, 1996·76 cites·15 claims
- 0491US6520479B1Flow rate control valveSMC KK·Filed 2000·Granted Feb 18, 2003·41 cites·17 claims
- 0591US2025349490A1X-ray generation apparatus and x-ray imaging apparatusCANON ANELVA CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 0690US8336264B2Installation structure of exterior wall decorative sheetsSATO AKIO·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 25, 2012·24 cites·2 claims
- 0787US9623514B2Powder supply method in claddingTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 18, 2017·2 cites·9 claims
- 0886US6176438B1Suck back valve having sensor for detecting diaphragm displacement amountSMC KK·Filed 1999·Granted Jan 23, 2001·48 cites·15 claims
- 0986US2025351257A1X-ray generation apparatus and x-ray imaging apparatusCANON ANELVA CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1083US8097825B2Laser cladding apparatus and methodSATO AKIO·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 17, 2012·21 cites·12 claims
- 1183US5972087AWater-based ink-jet recording fluidTOYO INK MFG CO·Filed 1997·Granted Oct 26, 1999·45 cites·9 claims
- 1283US3935892APneumatic tired wheelBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1974·Granted Feb 3, 1976·35 cites·19 claims
- 1381US4349061APneumatic radial tires for passenger cars having a low rolling resistanceBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1980·Granted Sep 14, 1982·36 cites·10 claims
- 1480US9376272B2Powder supply deviceTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 28, 2016·8 cites·5 claims
- 1580US4387759APneumatic radial tireBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1981·Granted Jun 14, 1983·39 cites·2 claims
- 1680US3964533APneumatic radial type tire having an improved durability in bead sectionBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1975·Granted Jun 22, 1976·33 cites·14 claims
- 1779US6230606B1Speed control apparatus for cylinderSMC KK·Filed 1999·Granted May 15, 2001·26 cites·12 claims
- 1878US7887649B2High-tensile strength welded steel tube for structural parts of automobiles and method of producing the sameJFE STEEL CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 15, 2011·3 cites·6 claims
- 1977US7903695B2Optical fiber laser and exciting method using sameHITACHI CABLE·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 8, 2011·5 cites·5 claims
- 2077US4689439ASuperconducting-coil apparatusKABUSHIKI KASIHA TOSHIBA·Filed 1986·Granted Aug 25, 1987·49 cites·11 claims
- 2177US2025351256A1X-ray generation apparatus and x-ray imaging apparatusCANON ANELVA CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2276US4037637APneumatic radial tiresBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1975·Granted Jul 26, 1977·23 cites·13 claims
- 2373US8505941B2Torsion beam manufacturing method and torsion beamHASHIMOTO YUJI·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 13, 2013·6 cites·18 claims
- 2473US7923687B2Radiation image capturing system, controller, program, and radiation image capturing methodFUJIFILM CORP·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 12, 2011·2 cites·9 claims
- 2572US8295438B2Radiation image capturing systemHARADA DAIKI·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 23, 2012·2 cites·4 claims
- 2672US4250939ASuper rigid rubber composition and a tire using the sameBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1978·Granted Feb 17, 1981·17 cites·8 claims
- 2771US6708945B2Flow rate control valveSMC KK·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 23, 2004·23 cites·10 claims
- 2871US5843243AWear-resistant copper-based alloyTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 1996·Granted Dec 1, 1998·36 cites·28 claims
- 2969US11075508B2Thermal-insulated multi-walled pipe for superconducting power transmission and laying method thereforJFE STEEL CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 27, 2021·1 cites·8 claims
- 3069US7974735B2Laser tool robot system with coordinated drive shaft controlYASKAWA DENKI SEISAKUSHO KK·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 5, 2011·9 cites·18 claims
- 3169US2023299430A1Method for manufacturing joined body, joined body, and battery moduleTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3265US5314036ASteering angle sensorTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 1992·Granted May 24, 1994·21 cites·8 claims
- 3365US4496435AMethod of manufacturing thin film circuitsNEC CORP·Filed 1984·Granted Jan 29, 1985·17 cites·11 claims
- 3464US10300559B2Laser drilling method and apparatus with radiation output changes in a radial direction during drilling of a workpieceYOSHIDA MITSUTAKA·Filed 2014·Granted May 28, 2019·2 cites·5 claims
- 3564US8608871B2High-strength steel tube having excellent chemical conversion treatability and excellent formability and method for manufacturing the sameISHIGURO YASUHIDE·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 17, 2013·1 cites·12 claims
- 3662US12503362B2Hydrogen release and storage system, hydrogen release and storage method, ammonia production apparatus, gas turbine, fuel cell, and steel millMITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·9 claims
- 3762US2023299428A1Manufacturing method for welded structure, and batteryTOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3861US11486531B2Thermal-insulated multi-walled pipe for superconducting power transmissionJFE STEEL CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 1, 2022·0 cites·4 claims
- 3961US8164027B2Laser processing system and laser processing methodSATO AKIO·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 24, 2012·1 cites·5 claims
- 4061US6647808B2Position-detecting apparatusSMC KK·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 18, 2003·9 cites·6 claims
- 4161US5212215ALight anti-chipping coatingNIHON TOKUSHU TORYO CO LTD·Filed 1991·Granted May 18, 1993·23 cites·6 claims
- 4260US10971286B2Thermal-insulated multi-walled pipe for superconducting power transmissionJFE STEEL CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 6, 2021·0 cites·9 claims
- 4360US2024274854A1Redox flow batteryMITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4460US2024372123A1Redox flow batteryMITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4556US2003036972A1Material procurement apparatus and material procurement methodFiled 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4655US8747578B2Steel for structural part of automobile and method for producing the sameTOYODA SHUNSUKE·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 10, 2014·4 cites·6 claims
- 4754US5961748ALaser-welded steel pipeNIPPON KOKAN KK·Filed 1996·Granted Oct 5, 1999·14 cites·13 claims
- 4854US4373566APneumatic radial tire having a reduced rolling resistanceBRIDGESTONE TIRE CO LTD·Filed 1981·Granted Feb 15, 1983·13 cites·8 claims
- 4954US2011247727A1Method for processing member having excellent chemical conversion treatabilityJFE STEEL CORP·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 5053US6498206B2Impact modifier having improved blocking resistanceKANEKA CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 24, 2002·3 cites·3 claims
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