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Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America

Kobe Steel USA, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 37

Forward Citations = 715

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David L Dreifus (19 out of 29 patents)

Brian Rhys Stoner (11 out of 31 patents)

Kalyankumar Das (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Michelle L Hartsell (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Jesko A Von Windheim (6 out of 7 patents)

6. Bradley A Fox (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Koichi Miyata (5 out of 24 patents)

8. Dean Michael Malta (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Kimitsugu Saito (4 out of 24 patents)

10. Scott R Sahaida (4 out of 5 patents)

11. Vasudev Venkatesan (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Takeshi Tachibana (3 out of 15 patents)

13. Koji Kobashi (3 out of 36 patents)

14. Jeffrey T Glass (3 out of 14 patents)

15. Dale G Thompson, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Diamond Semiconductor

Field-Effect Transistor

Acoustic Wave Devices

Microelectronic Structures

Heterojunction

Heat Dissipating Substrate

Capacitive Transducer

Diamond Rectifying Element

Mesa Structures

Carbon Substrate

Magnetic Sensor

High Temperature Contacts

37 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6127768 - Surface acoustic wave and bulk acoustic wave devices using a (2000-10-03),

2. 5907768 - Methods for fabricating microelectronic structures including (1999-05-25),

3. 5872415 - Microelectronic structures including semiconductor islands (1999-02-16),

4. 5838089 - Acoustic wave devices on diamond with an interlayer (1998-11-17),

5. 5803967 - Method of forming diamond devices having textured and highly oriented (1998-09-08),

6. 5679895 - Diamond field emission acceleration sensor (1997-10-21),

7. 5672240 - Methods for forming smooth diamond-based mesa structures (1997-09-30),

8. 5652436 - Smooth diamond based mesa structures (1997-07-29),

9. 5599590 - Texture treatment for carbon substrate and for carbon overcoat layer of (1997-02-04),

10. 5592053 - Diamond target electron beam device (1997-01-07),

11. 5576589 - Diamond surface acoustic wave devices (1996-11-19),

12. 5562769 - Methods of forming diamond semiconductor devices and layers on (1996-10-08),

13. 5536953 - Wide bandgap semiconductor device including lightly doped active region (1996-07-16),

14. 5529846 - Highly-oriented diamond film heat dissipating substrate (1996-06-25),

15. 5523160 - Highly-oriented diamond film (1996-06-04),

Company Overview

Kobe Steel USA, Inc. is a prominent entity in the manufacturing and development of advanced materials and engineering solutions. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the company specializes in a diverse range of sectors, including steel production, aluminum fabrication, and machinery. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Kobe Steel USA focuses on enhancing performance and sustainability across industries, contributing to advancements in automotive, aerospace, and energy applications. Its commitment to research and development drives the creation of cutting-edge technologies tailored to meet evolving market needs.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

37 Patents

#14 in Research Triangle Park, NC

#219 in North Carolina

#9,276 in US

#18,312 in the World

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States of America

Kobe Steel USA, Inc.

Forward Citations = 715

36 inventors:

David L Dreifus (19 out of 29 patents)

Brian Rhys Stoner (11 out of 31 patents)

Kalyankumar Das (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Michelle L Hartsell (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Jesko A Von Windheim (6 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kobe Steel USA, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kobe-steel-usa

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

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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