Akira Yoshino

This inventor holds 43 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Nonaqueous Battery Technology. Top assignees: Eagle Industry Co., Ltd., Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha, Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1980-2025. Nobel Prize laureate.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akira Yoshino. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akira-yoshino

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 43 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 88.4

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 633(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Yokohama, JP (1980)
Shizuoka, JP (1985 - 1989)
Fujisawa, JP (1984 - 1997)
Akishima, JP (2011)
Tokyo, JP (1991 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

12 out of 543

Eagle Industry Co., Ltd.

patents

5 out of 996

Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

5 out of 1,297

Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

7. 4 out of 53,262

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1980-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Nonaqueous Electrolyte

Secondary Battery

Mechanical Seal

Image Processing

Radiographic Imaging

Polymer Electrolyte

Auto White Balance

Flame-Retardant Composition

Sliding Component

Display Apparatus

Electrochemical Device

43 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. D1068821 - Display panel with animated graphical user interface (2025-04-01),

2. 11739844 - Mechanical seal (2023-08-29),

3. 11549589 - Mechanical seal (2023-01-10),

4. 11187326 - Mechanical seal (2021-11-30),

5. 11143029 - Sealing member (2021-10-12),

6. 10954790 - Stepped sealing device circumferential pumping groove (2021-03-23),

7. 10756394 - Nonaqueous electrolyte and nonaqueous secondary battery (2020-08-25),

8. 10693189 - Nonaqueous electrolyte and nonaqueous secondary battery (2020-06-23),

9. 10655736 - Sliding component (2020-05-19),

10. 10531849 - Radiographic imaging apparatus, radiographic imaging system, radiographic imaging method, and storage medium (2020-01-14),

11. 10443737 - Slide component (2019-10-15),

12. 10344867 - Sliding component (2019-07-09),

13. 10274086 - Sliding component (2019-04-30),

14. 10260633 - Sealing device (2019-04-16),

15. 10092264 - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, radiation imaging system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (2018-10-09),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Akira Yoshino

Introduction: Akira Yoshino, a pioneering female inventor hailing from Tokyo, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Yoshino's latest patents focus on advancements in battery technology, particularly in the field of lithium-ion batteries, showcasing her ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning several decades, Yoshino is renowned for her groundbreaking work in developing the first commercially viable lithium-ion battery in the 1980s. This invention revolutionized the electronics industry, enabling the creation of portable devices such as smartphones and laptops.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Yoshino has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and technology companies to further the development of battery technology. Her partnerships have been instrumental in driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field.

Conclusion: Akira Yoshino's remarkable journey as an inventor exemplifies the power of perseverance, creativity, and collaboration in driving technological advancements that have a lasting impact on society. Her pioneering work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and innovators worldwide.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.