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Ube, Japan

Akiou Kikuchi

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Semiconductor Processing. Top assignees: Central Glass Company, Limited, Screen Holdings Co., Ltd., Kokusai Electric Corporation. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akiou Kikuchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akiou-kikuchi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 24(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ube, JP (2012 - 2018)
  • Yamaguchi, JP (2015 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 1,010 
 
Central Glass Company, Limited
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 1,123 
 
Screen Holdings Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 697 
 
Kokusai Electric Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Dry Etching Method
Semiconductor Device
Surface Treatment
Cleaning Method
Gas Generation Device
Fluorine Compound
Metal Material
Substrate Processing
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12690402 - Surface treatment method, dry etching method, cleaning method, production method for semiconductor device, and etching device (2026-07-21),
2. 12624445 - Method for removing molybdenum monofluoride to molybdenum pentafluoride and method for producing semiconductor device (2026-05-12),
3. 12417922 - Surface treatment method, dry etching method, cleaning method, semiconductor device manufacturing method, and etching device (2025-09-16),
4. 12378659 - Metal material, method of producing metal material, method of passivating semiconductor processing apparatus, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, and method of manufacturing filled container (2025-08-05),
5. 12145857 - Method for producing tungsten hexafluoride (2024-11-19),
6. 10156012 - Cleaning method, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, substrate processing apparatus, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium (2018-12-18),
7. 10153153 - Method for removing adhering matter and dry etching method (2018-12-11),
8. 9852914 - Sacrificial-film removal method and substrate processing device (2017-12-26),
9. 9728422 - Dry etching method (2017-08-08),
10. 9708720 - Gas generation device (2017-07-18),
11. 9676626 - [object Object] (2017-06-13),
12. 9524877 - Silicon dry etching method (2016-12-20),
13. 9238872 - Method for synthesizing fluorine compound by electrolysis and electrode therefor (2016-01-19),
14. 9230821 - Dry etching agent and dry etching method using the same (2016-01-05),
15. 9097688 - Method and device for measuring water content in hydrogen fluoride-containing fluoride salt compounds (2015-08-04),

Title: Akiou Kikuchi: Innovator in Semiconductor Technology

Introduction

Akiou Kikuchi is a prominent inventor based in Ube, Japan, known for his significant contributions to semiconductor technology. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Kikuchi has made remarkable advancements in surface treatment methods and semiconductor device manufacturing.

Latest Patents

Kikuchi's latest patents include a variety of innovative methods. One notable patent is a surface treatment method that utilizes a gas composition capable of removing metal nitride at low temperatures without the need for plasma. This method involves bringing a β-diketone and nitric oxide into contact with the surface of a workpiece. Additionally, he has developed a metal material that includes a metal base and a film containing a fluorine-containing molybdenum compound, represented by the formula MoOF, where x is a number from 0 to 2 and y is a number from 2 to 5. Other patents focus on methods for passivating semiconductor processing apparatus, manufacturing semiconductor devices, and creating filled containers.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Akiou Kikuchi has worked with notable companies such as Central Glass Company, Limited and Screen Holdings Co., Ltd. His work has significantly impacted the semiconductor industry, particularly in the areas of surface treatment and etching methods.

Collaborations

Kikuchi has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Isamu Mori and Tomonori Umezaki, contributing to various projects and innovations in semiconductor technology.

Conclusion

Akiou Kikuchi's innovative work and numerous patents have established him as a key figure in the field of semiconductor technology. His contributions continue to influence advancements in the industry, showcasing his dedication to innovation and excellence.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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