Atsushi Itami

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 4 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Nippon Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Sony Corporation. Active years: 1988-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Atsushi Itami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/atsushi-itami

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 27(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kimitsu, JP (1988 - 2000)
Tokyo, JP (2008 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

7 out of 3,727

Nippon Steel Corporation

patents

2 out of 1,102

Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1988-2018

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9903023 - Hot rolled steel sheet and method for manufacturing the same (2018-02-27),

2. 8747577 - High yield ratio and high-strength thin steel sheet superior in weldability and ductility, high-yield ratio high-strength hot-dip galvanized thin steel sheet, high-yield ratio high-strength hot-dip galvannealed thin steel sheet, and methods of production of same (2014-06-10),

3. 8084143 - High-yield-ratio and high-strength thin steel sheet superior in weldability and ductility, high-yield-ratio high-strength hot-dip galvanized thin steel sheet, high-yield ratio high-strength hot-dip galvannealed thin steel sheet, and methods of production of same (2011-12-27),

4. 7413780 - High strength galvannealed steel sheet excellent in workability and a method of production of the same (2008-08-19),

5. 6129992 - High-strength cold rolled steel sheet and high-strength plated steel (2000-10-10),

6. 5855696 - Ultra low carbon, cold rolled steel sheet and galvanized steel sheet (1999-01-05),

7. 4956025 - Process for producing cold-rolled high strength steel sheet having (1990-09-11),

8. 4801341 - One-sided enamelable hot-rolled steel sheet and process for producing (1989-01-31),

9. 4769088 - Process for producing hot-rolled steel sheet having high r value (1988-09-06),

Title: Atsushi Itami: Innovator in Steel Manufacturing

Introduction

Atsushi Itami is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of steel manufacturing, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on developing high-strength steel sheets that exhibit superior weldability and ductility.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a hot rolled steel sheet and method for manufacturing the same. This innovation consists of specific mass percentages of various elements, including carbon, silicon, aluminum, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, nitrogen, titanium, niobium, vanadium, and others. The resulting steel structure features a total area ratio of martensite and retained austenite between 3% to 20%, with a maximum tensile strength of 720 MPa or more. Another notable patent involves high yield ratio high-strength hot-dip galvanized thin steel sheets, which also meet stringent requirements for strength and ductility.

Career Highlights

Atsushi Itami has worked with leading companies in the steel industry, including Nippon Steel Corporation and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in steel manufacturing processes and innovations.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Yasuharu Sakuma and Kazuo Koyama, contributing to advancements in steel technology.

Conclusion

Atsushi Itami's contributions to the field of steel manufacturing through his patents and collaborations have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovations continue to influence the development of high-strength steel products.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.