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Handa, Japan

Hajime Okumura

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nakano Vinegar Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1981-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hajime Okumura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hajime-okumura

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 92(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toda, JP (1982)
  • Aichi, JP (1991)
  • Handa, JP (1981 - 1995)
  • Aichi-ken, JP (1999)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 26 
 
Nakano Vinegar Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1981-1999

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5914257 - Structural gene for membrane-bound aldehyde dehydrogenase (1999-06-22),
2. 5426042 - Klebsella oxytoca ferm BP-I/3616 and immobilization thereof with a (1995-06-20),
3. 5387109 - Fructosylamine deglycase and a method of producing it (1995-02-07),
4. 5356792 - Biochemical oxygen demand analyzer and methods of analysis using (1994-10-18),
5. 5344777 - Structural gene of membrane-bound alcohol dehydrogenase complex, plasmid (1994-09-06),
6. 5236567 - Enzyme sensor (1993-08-17),
7. 5085851 - Dental plaque-degrading compositions (1992-02-04),
8. 4996064 - Novel foodstuff from soymilk and method for production thereof (1991-02-26),
9. 4364960 - Process for the production of vinegar with high acetic acid concentration (1982-12-21),
10. 4282257 - Production of vinegar with high acetic acid concentration (1981-08-04),

Title: Hajime Okumura: Innovator in Microbial Technology

Introduction

Hajime Okumura is a prominent inventor based in Handa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of microbial technology, holding a total of 10 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in fermentation processes and biosensors.

Latest Patents

One of Okumura's latest patents is related to the structural gene for membrane-bound aldehyde dehydrogenase. This invention pertains to a structural gene derived from microorganisms belonging to the genus Acetobacter. The gene has a molecular size of about 3.6 Kb and features a specific restriction enzyme cleavage map. Additionally, he has developed a BOD analyzer that incorporates a microbe sensor containing an oxygen electrode and a microbe membrane. This innovative analyzer is designed for batch or continuous BOD analysis, significantly reducing the time required for such analyses.

Career Highlights

Okumura is currently associated with Nakano Vinegar Co., Ltd., where he continues to push the boundaries of microbial research and development. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of fermentation processes and improving analytical methods in environmental monitoring.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Yoshiya Kawamura and Mikio Yamada, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Hajime Okumura's innovative contributions to microbial technology and his extensive patent portfolio highlight his role as a leading inventor in his field. His work continues to influence advancements in fermentation and biosensor technologies.

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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