Patents by Inventor Hiroaki Anno

Hiroaki Anno has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Clathrate Compounds, Thermoelectric Conversion Elements, and Methods For Producing the Same
    Publication number: 20080216884
    Abstract: BaAuGe, BaAuGaGe, BaPtGe, BaPdGe, BaPdGaGe, BaPdGaSi, BaPtGaSi, BaCuGaGe, and BaAgGaGe clathrate compounds, and thermoelectric conversion element comprising the clathrate compounds. Methods for producing thermoelectric conversion elements are also provided, comprising melting, heat-treating, particle-forming, and sintering processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Yasufumi Shibata, Hiroaki Anno, Kakuei Matsubara