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Nishinomiya, Japan

Hideki Kawai

This inventor holds 50 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Glass Substrate Technology (CPC class C03C). Top assignees: Minolta Company, Ltd., Konica Minolta Opto, Inc., Kaneka Corporation. Active years: 2002-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideki Kawai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideki-kawai

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 50

% Patents Active = 68.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 400(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 393(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Hyogo, JP (2002 - 2004)
  • Nishinomiya, JP (2002 - 2011)
  • Kobe, JP (2004 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 2,816 
 
Minolta Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal12 out of 680 
 
Konica Minolta Opto, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 1,774 
 
Kaneka Corporation
 patents
4. 2 out of 2,569 
 
Hoya Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 4,397 
 
Konica Minolta, Inc.
 patents
6. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Glass Substrate
Magnetic Recording Medium
Information Recording Media
Glass Composition
Glass-Ceramic Composition
Mold Production
Disk Fabrication
Noncrystalline Polyolefin
Impact Modifier
Cleaning Methods
Press Molding
50 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9190096 - Method for producing glass substrate and method for producing magnetic recording medium (2015-11-17),
2. 9053734 - Glass substrate for information recording media and information recording medium (2015-06-09),
3. 8916487 - Glass substrate for information recording medium (2014-12-23),
4. 8747688 - Glass disk processing method (2014-06-10),
5. 8722215 - Glass substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium (2014-05-13),
6. 8715841 - Glass substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium (2014-05-06),
7. 8652659 - Glass substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium (2014-02-18),
8. 8518565 - Glass substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium (2013-08-27),
9. 8245537 - Mold for glass substrate molding, method for producing glass substrate, method for producing glass substrate for information recording medium, and method for producing information recording medium (2012-08-21),
10. 8153284 - Method for fabricating a glass substrate, method for fabricating a magnetic disk, and magnetic disk (2012-04-10),
11. 8141386 - Method for fabricating a glass substrate for an information recording medium, and magnetic disk using the same (2012-03-27),
12. 8119266 - Magnetic recording medium substrate, magnetic recording medium, method for manufacturing magnetic recording medium substrate, and method for manufacturing magnetic recording medium (2012-02-21),
13. 8113017 - Method for cleaning a glass substrate, method for fabricating a glass substrate, and magnetic disk using same (2012-02-14),
14. 8096148 - Method for fabricating a glass substrate, magnetic disk, and method for fabricating the same (2012-01-17),
15. 8051678 - Press molding method for manufacturing of glass substrate (2011-11-08),

Title: Inventor Hideki Kawai

Introduction: Hideki Kawai is a renowned inventor based in Nishinomiya, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Hideki Kawai holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous dedication to pushing the boundaries of scientific advancement.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Hideki Kawai has worked with leading research institutions and technology companies, playing a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hideki Kawai has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and researchers from around the world, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange that has led to numerous successful projects and inventions.

Conclusion: Hideki Kawai's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor, shaping the future of technology and inspiring the next generation of inventors.

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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