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Mobara, Japan

Hironori Komatsu

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Incorporated. Active years: 1991-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hironori Komatsu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hironori-komatsu

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 58.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 31(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Diego, CA (US) (1998)
  • Mobara, JP (1991 - 2006)
  • Chiba, JP (2002 - 2006)
  • Sodegaura, JP (2009)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 1,817 
 
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 1,379 
 
Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 1991-2009

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7510861 - Gluconate dehydratase (2009-03-31),
2. 7125704 - Gluconate dehydratase (2006-10-24),
3. 7074917 - Method for purifying 5' -protected 2′ -deoxypurine nucleosides (2006-07-11),
4. 7038039 - Process for selectively producing 1-phosphorylated sugar derivative anomer and process for producing nucleoside (2006-05-02),
5. 6958391 - Method for purifying 5'-protected 2′-deoxypurine nucleosides (2005-10-25),
6. 6875860 - Method for purifying 5' -protected thymidines and novel derivatives thereof (2005-04-05),
7. 6822090 - Process for the preparation of cytidine derivatives (2004-11-23),
8. 6423852 - Process for the preparation of trifluorothymidine derivatives (2002-07-23),
9. 5852011 - Benzimidazole derivatives (1998-12-22),
10. 5463061 - Process for production of glycide derivative (1995-10-31),
11. 5194606 - Preparation process of aminoketones (1993-03-16),
12. 5055585 - Preparation process of aminoketones (1991-10-08),

Title: Hironori Komatsu: Innovator in Biochemical Engineering

Introduction

Hironori Komatsu is a distinguished inventor based in Mobara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of biochemical engineering, holding a total of 12 patents. His work primarily focuses on the development of novel enzymes and their applications in various biochemical processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a novel gluconate dehydratase, which is derived from a specific gene encoding the enzyme. This invention allows for the efficient production of 2-keto-3-deoxyaldonic acid by reacting the gluconate dehydratase or a transformed cell containing the gene with an aldonic acid. This advancement has potential applications in various industrial processes.

Career Highlights

Hironori Komatsu has worked with prominent companies such as Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Incorporated. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas in practical settings, contributing to advancements in chemical engineering.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Komatsu has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Hideki Umetani and Toshiyuki Kouno. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and the sharing of ideas.

Conclusion

Hironori Komatsu's contributions to biochemical engineering through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in enzyme technology and its applications.

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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