Ibaraki, Japan

Hiroyuki Sato

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, Akzo N.v., Komori Corporation. Active years: 1995-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-sato-46siudrn

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 83.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 44(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tsukuba, JP (1995)
  • Niihama, JP (2012)
  • Ibaraki, JP (1998 - 2015)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1995-2015

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hiroyuki Sato: Innovator in Printing Technology

Introduction

Hiroyuki Sato is a notable inventor based in Ibaraki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of printing technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His innovative designs have improved the efficiency and functionality of printing presses.

Latest Patents

One of Sato's latest patents is an ink supply apparatus for printing presses. This apparatus includes at least one inking device, where an ink fountain roller is rotatably supported. The ink fountain main body forms a space to store ink alongside the outer surface of the ink fountain roller. A guide member supports the ink fountain main body and allows it to move between two positions. When in the second position, a doctor with a blade cleans the ink fountain roller. Another significant patent is a porous film made from a heat-resistant resin and two or more fillers. This film has a specific measurement characteristic, where the value of D/D is 0.15 or less, ensuring its effectiveness in various applications.

Career Highlights

Hiroyuki Sato has worked with prominent companies such as Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited and Akzo N.V. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions in the printing industry.

Collaborations

Sato has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Tsutomu Takahashi and Yasunori Nishida. Their combined efforts have led to advancements in the technologies they have worked on together.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Sato's contributions to printing technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the industry positively.

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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