Chikara Ohto

This inventor holds 53 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, plus 24 CIPO patents and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Plant Biotechnology (CPC class C12N). Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Okayama Prefecture, The University of Tokyo. Active years: 1998-2022.

USPTO Granted Patents = 53 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 39.6

CIPO Patents = 24 (Patent Applications = 1)

EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 90(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 80(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Sendai, JP (2002)
Miyoshi, JP (2016)
Aichi, JP (2018)
Toyota, JP (1998 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

51 out of 38,723

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

The University of Tokyo

patents

4. 2 out of 1,153

Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho

Incorporated Administrative Agency National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

patents

9. 1 out of 110

National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences

patents

10. 1 out of 23

Nisshinbo Chemical Inc.

Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2022

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Areas of Expertise:

Genetic Recombination

Plant Biomass

Environmental Stress

Recombinant Microorganism

Plant Variant

Plant Weight

Oil Production

Prenyl Alcohols

Seed Productivity

Clathrin Subunit

Hydrocarbon Production

Carboxylic Acid

53 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11464182 - Method of inducing genetic recombination, and use therefor (2022-10-11),

2. 11248232 - Method of modifying genome of organism and use thereof (2022-02-15),

3. 10584348 - Plant in which expression of a clathrin and/or coatomer subunit is suppressed or inhibited, a method for increasing the production of plant biomass and a method for producing a plant (2020-03-10),

4. 10494641 - Transformed plant and method for producing exudate containing sugar using transformed plant (2019-12-03),

5. 10377993 - Recombinant microorganism and method for producing a substance using the same (2019-08-13),

6. 10287604 - Gene for increasing the production of plant biomass and/or seeds and method for use thereof (2019-05-14),

7. 10000764 - Gene for increasing plant weight and method for using the same (2018-06-19),

8. 9970020 - Plant with reduced protein productivity in seeds and method for producing same (2018-05-15),

9. 9902661 - Method for producing hydrocarbon (2018-02-27),

10. 9856488 - Plant with reduced protein productivity in seeds and method for producing same (2018-01-02),

11. 9840717 - Plant with reduced protein productivity in seeds and method for producing same (2017-12-12),

12. 9816099 - Gene for increasing plant weight and method for using the same (2017-11-14),

13. 9803213 - Method for imparting environmental stress resistance to plants (2017-10-31),

14. 9714436 - Recombinant microorganism and method for producing a substance using the same (2017-07-25),

15. 9695435 - Gene for increasing the production of plant biomass and/or seeds and method for use thereof (2017-07-04),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Chikara Ohto

Introduction: Chikara Ohto, a pioneering inventor hailing from Toyota, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Chikara Ohto holds several patents in the field of automotive engineering, particularly focusing on sustainable energy solutions and safety features in vehicles.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Ohto has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies for Toyota, revolutionizing the automotive industry with his inventive solutions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Chikara Ohto has collaborated with top engineers, researchers, and designers, both within Toyota and from external institutions, to bring his innovative ideas to life.

Conclusion: Chikara Ohto's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating a sustainable future through technology make him a true visionary in the world of inventions.