Tokyo, Japan

Hiroki Fukumura

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation. Active years: 2016-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroki Fukumura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroki-fukumura

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

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Years Active: 2016-2017

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hiroki Fukumura: Innovator in Steel-Making Technology

Introduction

Hiroki Fukumura is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of steel-making technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His innovative work focuses on improving processes related to the reduction processing of steel-making slag.

Latest Patents

Fukumura's latest patents include a "Slag-supplying container for use in electric furnace for reduction processing of steel-making slag." This invention features a container body that facilitates the flow of hot steel-making slag to the electric furnace. It includes a slag discharging portion connected to the electric-furnace-side slag-supplying port, a slag receiving portion, a lid for opening and closing the slag receiving portion, an exhausting portion for discharging exhaust gas, and a tilting unit to adjust the inflow of hot steel-making slag.

Another notable patent is the "Reduction processing apparatus for steel-making slag and reduction processing system for steel-making slag." This apparatus continuously performs reduction processing on hot steel-making slag using an electric furnace. It comprises a slag-supplying container, an electrode for heating the molten slag layer, an auxiliary-raw-material supplying unit, and a tilting unit to adjust the charging amount of hot steel-making slag.

Career Highlights

Hiroki Fukumura is currently employed at Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in steel-making technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of steel production processes.

Collaborations

Fukumura collaborates with talented coworkers, including Takashi Arai and Toshiya Harada. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of technology in the steel-making industry.

Conclusion

Hiroki Fukumura is a key figure in the innovation of steel-making technology, with a focus on improving processes through his patented inventions. His contributions are vital to the ongoing development of efficient steel production methods.

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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