Hiroyuki Sugimoto

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Thermoplastic Elastomers. Top assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited. Active years: 1996-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Sugimoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-sugimoto-gzq9e2ud

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 85.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 113(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Osaka, JP (1996 - 1997)
Yasu-gun, JP (1998 - 1999)
Shiga, JP (2000)
Chiba, JP (2001 - 2002)
Funabashi, JP (2001 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 6,965

Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited

patents

Years Active: 1996-2004

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Areas of Expertise:

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Powder Molding

Molded Article

Composition

Pellet

Multi-Layer

Polyethylenic Foams

Molding Process

Thermoplastic Olefin

Powder Composition

Foaming Compositions

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6787076 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition for powder molding, powder and molded article thereof (2004-09-07),

2. 6531545 - Thermoplastic olefin elastomer composition for powder molding, powder for powder molding, and molded object (2003-03-11),

3. 6521705 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition for powder molding, powder and molded article thereof (2003-02-18),

4. 6429264 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition, powder or pellet of the same, and molded article comprising the same (2002-08-06),

5. 6399200 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition, powder, pellets, and moldings (2002-06-04),

6. 6348535 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition powder, powder molding process with the same, and moldings (2002-02-19),

7. 6335095 - Powdery thermoplastic elastomer composition and articles obtained by molding same (2002-01-01),

8. 6331360 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition and powder and molded article thereof (2001-12-18),

9. 6316090 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition, powder or pellet of the same, and molded article comprising the same (2001-11-13),

10. 6045732 - Method for producing a multi-layer molded article (2000-04-04),

11. 5977259 - Thermoplastic elastomer composition and molded article comprising the (1999-11-02),

12. 5840229 - Method for producing molded article by powder slush molding a (1998-11-24),

13. 5663210 - Polyethylenic foaming compositions and molded foams (1997-09-02),

14. 5576080 - Polyethylenic foaming compositions and molded foams (1996-11-19),

Title: Hiroyuki Sugimoto: Innovator in Thermoplastic Elastomer Technology

Introduction

Hiroyuki Sugimoto is a prominent inventor based in Funabashi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of thermoplastic elastomers, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on developing innovative materials that enhance the performance and safety of various products.

Latest Patents

Sugimoto's latest patents include a thermoplastic elastomer composition for powder molding. This composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin and 10 to 1000 parts by weight of a specific hydrogenated vinyl aromatic compound-conjugated diene-based block copolymer. Additionally, he has developed a thermoplastic olefin elastomer composition for powder molding that produces no emission of poisonous gas during incineration. This composition is notable for its excellent flexibility and resistance to whitening upon bending.

Career Highlights

Hiroyuki Sugimoto is currently associated with Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of materials science. His work has been instrumental in advancing the applications of thermoplastic elastomers in various industries.

Collaborations

Sugimoto has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Yoshihiro Nakatsuji and Toshio Igarashi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of new materials and technologies.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Sugimoto's contributions to thermoplastic elastomer technology have established him as a key figure in the field. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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