Fumihiro Yoshinaga

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Bacterial Cellulose Production. Top assignees: Bio-Polymer Research Co., Ltd., Ajinomoto Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1976-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Fumihiro Yoshinaga. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/fumihiro-yoshinaga

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 92.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 62(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Fujisawa, JA (1976)
Fujisawa, JP (1980 - 1983)
Hujisawa, JP (2001 - 2003)
Kawasaki, JP (1998 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

9 out of 12

Bio-Polymer Research Co., Ltd.

Years Active: 1976-2004

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Areas of Expertise:

Bacterial Cellulose

Fermentation

Enzyme Genes

Cellulose-producing Bacteria

Purine Arabinosides

L-proline

S-adenosylmethionine

Microorganism Transformation

Continuous Preparation

Cultivation Apparatus

Bacterial Fermentation

Biotechnology

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6818434 - Cellulose-producing bacteria (2004-11-16),

2. 6573076 - Gene, group of genes, and novel &bgr;-glucosidase (2003-06-03),

3. 6316251 - Gene, group of genes, and novel &bgr;-gluclosidase (2001-11-13),

4. 6140105 - Cellulose-producing bacteria (2000-10-31),

5. 6132998 - Process for continuously preparing bacterial cellulose (2000-10-17),

6. 6110712 - Cellulose-producing bacteria (2000-08-29),

7. 6017740 - Process for the production of bacterial cellulose (2000-01-25),

8. 6013490 - Method for cultivating apparatus for the production of bacterial (2000-01-11),

9. 5962278 - Cellulose-producing bacteria (1999-10-05),

10. 5962277 - Cellulose-producing bacteria (1999-10-05),

11. 5792630 - Cellulose-producing microorganism transformed with a gene for an enzyme (1998-08-11),

12. 4371613 - Method for producing purine arabinosides (1983-02-01),

13. 4224409 - Method for producing L-proline by fermentation (1980-09-23),

14. 3962034 - Method for producing S-adenosylmethionine or methylthioadenosine by yeast (1976-06-08),

Title: Fumihiro Yoshinaga: Innovator in Bacterial Cellulose Production

Introduction

Fumihiro Yoshinaga is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the production of bacterial cellulose. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Yoshinaga's work has the potential to impact various industries.

Latest Patents

Yoshinaga's latest patents focus on novel cellulose-producing bacteria. These include bacteria capable of producing bacterial cellulose with a weight-average degree of polymerization of 1.6×10 or above. Additionally, he has developed bacteria that produce a small amount of the fraction with low degrees of polymerization, as well as those that generate a Bingham polysaccharide as a by-product. His patents also encompass a method for producing bacterial cellulose through the culturing of these innovative bacteria, along with the bacterial cellulose obtained from this process.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Fumihiro Yoshinaga has worked with notable companies such as Bio-Polymer Research Co., Ltd. and Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. His expertise in biotechnology has allowed him to make significant advancements in the field.

Collaborations

Yoshinaga has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Takayasu Tsuchida and Hisato Yano. These partnerships have further enhanced his research and development efforts in bacterial cellulose production.

Conclusion

Fumihiro Yoshinaga's innovative work in bacterial cellulose production showcases his dedication to advancing biotechnology. His numerous patents and collaborations highlight his significant contributions to the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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