Patents by Inventor Tomoyuki GOTOU

Tomoyuki GOTOU 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).

  • Patent number: 12173220
    Abstract: Provided is a heat transfer composition comprising at least one iodocarbon compound and a refrigeration oil, and having a turbidity of 100 degrees or less as measured in accordance with JIS K0101 after stability testing. Also provided is a heat transfer composition comprising at least one iodocarbon compound and a refrigeration oil in which no hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbon atom or silicon atom in a main chain skeleton. These heat transfer compositions have significantly improved stability and are prevented from discoloration due to deterioration over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Gotou, Yuuki Yotsumoto
  • Patent number: 12146697
    Abstract: An inside air-conditioning device includes a refrigerant circuit (50) and a refrigerant that is sealed in the refrigerant circuit (50). The refrigerant circuit (50) includes a compressor (10), a condenser (25), an electronic expansion valve (13), and an evaporator (17). The refrigerant contains at least 1,2-difluoroethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto Ikemiya, Shinichi Fujinaka, Masaru Tanaka, Shun Ohkubo, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Mitsushi Itano, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Publication number: 20240301265
    Abstract: Provided is a novel low-GWP mixed refrigerant. A composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a), the total content of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1234yf, and R134a being 99.5 mass % or more based on the total of the refrigerant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi ITANO, Tatsumi Tsuchiya, Tsubasa Nakaue, Tomoyuki Gotou, Takashi Usui, Takashi Yoshimura
  • Publication number: 20240287368
    Abstract: An object is to provide a novel low-GWP mixed refrigerant. Provided as a means for solution is a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising 1,1-difluoroethane (R152a), and difluoromethane (R32) and/or X in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, wherein X is trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132 (E)) and/or trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi ITANO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Takashi YOSHIMURA, Takashi USUI, Tsubasa NAKAUE, Satoshi TOKUNO
  • Publication number: 20240240070
    Abstract: An object is to suppress disproportionation in a refrigerant comprising HFO-1132(E) when the refrigerant has a pressure of 3.0 MPa. A composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and tetrafluoropropene in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and tetrafluoropropene based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x, y, z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and tetrafluoropropene is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines AB, BO, and OA that connect the following 3 points: point A (44.0, 0.0, 56.0), point B (0.0, 56.0, 44.0), and point O (0.0, 0.0, 100.0), or on the above straight line AB (excluding the points A and B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi Itano, Satoshi Tokuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Takashi Yoshimura, Takashi Usui, Tsubasa Nakaue
  • Publication number: 20240228852
    Abstract: An object is to provide a novel low-GWP mixed refrigerant. As a solution thereof, provided is a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising HFO-1123 and HFO-1234yf, wherein the total content of HFO-1123 and HFO-1234yf is 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and the content of HFO-1123 is 42.5 to 46.1 mass % and the content of HFO-1234yf is 53.9 to 57.5 mass % based on the sum of HFO-1123 and HFO-1234yf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi ITANO, Satoshi TOKUNO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Takashi USUI, Takashi YOSHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20240218226
    Abstract: No studies have been made regarding what kinds of refrigerants should be used in a refrigeration cycle device for a vehicle. An air conditioner (1) for a vehicle includes a refrigerant circuit (10) and a refrigerant that is sealed in the refrigerant circuit (10). The refrigerant circuit (10) includes a compressor (80), a first heat exchanger (85), which serves as a heat dissipater in a dehumidifying heating mode, an outside-air heat exchanger (82), a cooling control valve (87), and a second heat exchanger (86), which serves as an evaporator in the dehumidifying heating mode. The refrigerant is a refrigerant having a low GWP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji KUMAKURA, Kazuhiro FURUSHO, Masaru TANAKA, Shun ONKUBO, Mitsushi ITANO, Yuuki YOTSUMOTO, Akihito MIZUNO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Yasufu YAMADA, Tatsumi TSUCHIYA, Kenji GOBOU, Hitomi KUROKI, Daisuke KARUBE, Tatsuya TAKAKUWA, Tetsushi TSUDA
  • Publication number: 20240174905
    Abstract: A showcase includes a refrigerant circuit and a refrigerant enclosed in the refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor (121), a radiator (122), an expansion valve (123), and an evaporator (124). The refrigerant is a low-GWP refrigerant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shinichi FUJINAKA, Masaru TANAKA, Shun OHKUBO, Mitsushi ITANO, Yuuki YOTSUMOTO, Akihito MIZUNO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Yasufu YAMADA, Hitomi KUROKI, Tatsumi TSUCHIYA, Kenji GOBOU, Daisuke KARUBE, Tatsuya TAKAKUWA
  • Patent number: 11920077
    Abstract: No studies have been made regarding what kinds of refrigerants should be used in a refrigeration cycle device for a vehicle. An air conditioner (1) for a vehicle includes a refrigerant circuit (10) and a refrigerant that is sealed in the refrigerant circuit (10). The refrigerant circuit (10) includes a compressor (80), a first heat exchanger (85), which serves as a heat dissipater in a dehumidifying heating mode, an outside-air heat exchanger (82), a cooling control valve (87), and a second heat exchanger (86), which serves as an evaporator in the dehumidifying heating mode. The refrigerant is a refrigerant having a low GWP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji Kumakura, Kazuhiro Furusho, Masaru Tanaka, Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada, Tatsumi Tsuchiya, Kenji Gobou, Hitomi Kuroki, Daisuke Karube, Tatsuya Takakuwa, Tetsushi Tsuda
  • Patent number: 11912922
    Abstract: A showcase includes a refrigerant circuit and a refrigerant enclosed in the refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor (121), a radiator (122), an expansion valve (123), and an evaporator (124). The refrigerant is a low-GWP refrigerant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shinichi Fujinaka, Masaru Tanaka, Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada, Hitomi Kuroki, Tatsumi Tsuchiya, Kenji Gobou, Daisuke Karube, Tatsuya Takakuwa
  • Patent number: 11897829
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a working medium containing difluoroethylene, the difluoroethylene not having self-decomposition properties. A method for producing a working medium containing difluoroethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Gotou
  • Publication number: 20240043728
    Abstract: The present disclosure aims to provide a novel refrigerant comprising HFO-1132(E).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi ITANO, Shun OHKUBO, Satoshi TOKUNO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Takashi YOSHIMURA, Takashi USUI, Tatsumi TSUCHIYA, Tsubasa NAKAUE
  • Publication number: 20240010896
    Abstract: An object is to suppress disproportionation in a refrigerant comprising HFO-1132(E). Provided as a means for a solution is a method for suppressing a disproportionation reaction of HFO-1132(E), the method comprising operating a refrigeration cycle using a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and difluoromethane (R32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsushi ITANO, Shun OHKUBO, Satoshi TOKUNO, Tomoyuki GOTOU, Takashi USUI, Takashi YOSHIMURA
  • Patent number: 11840658
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant characterized by having a coefficient of performance (COP) and a refrigerating capacity equivalent to or higher than those of R404A, and having a sufficiently low GWP. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132 (E)) and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), wherein HFO-1132 (E) is present in an amount of 35.0 to 65.0 mass %, and HFO-1234yf is present in an amount of 65.0 to 35.0 mass %, based on the total mass of HFO-1132 (E) and HFO-1234yf, and wherein the refrigerant is for use in operating a refrigeration cycle in which the evaporation temperature is ?75 to ?5° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Patent number: 11834601
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant that has characteristics of having a coefficient of performance (COP) and a refrigerating capacity equivalent to or higher than those of R404A, and having a sufficiently low GWP. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (HFC-32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), wherein the total concentration of the three components is 99.5% by mass or more, based on the entire refrigerant, and three components have a mass ratio that falls within a region surrounded by a figure passing through the following 4 points in a ternary composition diagram whose three vertices represent the three components: point A (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=51.8/1.0/47.2 mass %), point B (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=35.3/1.0/63.7 mass %), point C (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=10.1/18.0/71.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Patent number: 11834602
    Abstract: The present disclosure is to provide a composition comprising a refrigerant that has the characteristics of having a sufficiently low GWP, and having a coefficient of performance (COP) and a refrigerating capacity equivalent to or higher than those of R404A. The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), wherein the total concentration of the three components is 99.5 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant, and the three components have a mass ratio that falls within a region surrounded by a figure passing through the following 5 points in a ternary composition diagram whose three vertices represent the three components: point A (HFO-1132(E)/HFO-1123/HFO-1234yf=42.5/1.0/56.5 mass %), point B (HFO-1132(E)/HFO-1123/HFO-1234yf=27.1/1.0/71.9 mass %), point C (HFO-1132(E)/HFO-1123/HFO-1234yf=1.0/30.4/68.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Patent number: 11795358
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant characterized by having a coefficient of performance (COP) and a refrigerating capacity equivalent to or higher than those of R404A, and having a sufficiently low GWP. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132 (E)) and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), wherein HFO-1132 (E) is present in an amount of 35.0 to 65.0 mass %, and HFO-1234yf is present in an amount of 65.0 to 35.0 mass %, based on the total mass of HFO-1132 (E) and HFO-1234yf, and wherein the refrigerant is for use in operating a refrigeration cycle in which the evaporation temperature is ?75 to ?5° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Patent number: 11795359
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant that has characteristics of having a coefficient of performance (COP) and a refrigerating capacity equivalent to or higher than those of R404A, and having a sufficiently low GWP. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (HFC-32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), wherein the total concentration of the three components is 99.5% by mass or more, based on the entire refrigerant, and three components have a mass ratio that falls within a region surrounded by a figure passing through the following 4 points in a ternary composition diagram whose three vertices represent the three components: point A (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=51.8/1.0/47.2 mass %), point B (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=35.3/1.0/63.7 mass %), point C (HFO-1132(E)/HFC-32/HFO-1234yf=10.1/18.0/71.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shun Ohkubo, Mitsushi Itano, Yuuki Yotsumoto, Akihito Mizuno, Tomoyuki Gotou, Yasufu Yamada
  • Publication number: 20230323178
    Abstract: Disproportionation in a refrigerant comprising HFO-1132 is suppressed. A composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), and propane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yuka WATANABE, Shun OHKUBO, Tomoyuki GOTOU
  • Publication number: 20230265329
    Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition having excellent stability of a refrigerant. Provided is a composition comprising a refrigerant and carbon, the refrigerant comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234yf, HFO-1132(E/Z), HFO-1132a, HFO-1123, and FO-1114.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki GOTOU, Takashi YOSHIMURA, Takashi USUI, Yuuko ITO, Yuka WATANABE