Tokyo, Japan

Hiroshi Sone

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Substrate Processing. Top assignees: Tokyo Electron Limited, Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1995-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroshi Sone. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroshi-sone

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 115(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nirasaki, JP (2019 - 2020)
  • Yamanashi, JP (2019 - 2021)
  • Tokyo, JP (1995 - 2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1995-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Mounting Table
Substrate Processing
Sputtering Device
Film Forming Apparatus
PVD Processing
Deposition Device
Clinometric Sensor
Tilt Sensor
Thermographic Endoscope
Stage Mechanism
Processing Apparatus
Fixing Unit
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hiroshi Sone: Innovator in Substrate Processing Technology

Introduction

Hiroshi Sone is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of substrate processing technology, holding a total of 16 patents. His innovative designs and solutions have advanced the capabilities of various substrate processing apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Hiroshi Sone's latest patents include a mounting table and a substrate processing apparatus. The mounting table features a dielectric plate with a through-hole at its outer peripheral portion, designed to support a substrate. It incorporates a support member, a first heat insulating member, and a first biasing member, along with a fastening member that securely attaches the dielectric plate to the support member. Additionally, his patent for a mounting table structure includes a refrigerating mechanism to cool the substrate, an elevating drive part for vertical movement, and contact points that allow the refrigerating mechanism and the mounting table to interact effectively.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hiroshi Sone has worked with notable companies such as Tokyo Electron Limited and Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in substrate processing technologies.

Collaborations

Hiroshi has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yoshihisa Shijo and Naoyuki Suzuki. Their combined efforts have fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Hiroshi Sone's contributions to substrate processing technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in this critical area of technology.

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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