Tokyo, Japan

Hiroyuki Yamamoto

This inventor holds 71 USPTO granted patents and 17 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Magnetic Memory Technology (CPC class C03C). Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo Electron Limited, Asahi Glass Company, Limited. Active years: 1987-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Yamamoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-yamamoto-d4br707z

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 71 

% Patents Active = 63.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 1,052(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,001(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto, JP (2000)
  • Hino, JP (2001)
  • Shiroyama-Machi, JP (2003 - 2005)
  • Fukushima, JP (2008)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2009)
  • Oshu, JP (2010)
  • Tokyo-To, JP (2006 - 2012)
  • Koriyama, JP (2012)
  • Takasago, JP (2000 - 2013)
  • Kokubunji, JP (2006 - 2015)
  • Haibara-gun, JP (2015 - 2017)
  • Shizuoka-ken, JP (2018)
  • Shiki, JP (2014 - 2020)
  • Chiyoda-ku, JP (2023)
  • Tokyo, JP (1987 - 2024)
  • Nirasaki, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 42,752 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 10,947 
 
Tokyo Electron Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal8 out of 2,560 
 
Asahi Glass Company, Limited
 patents
4. 8 out of 1,058 
 
Tohoku University
 patents
5. 5 out of 4,962 
 
Ntt Docomo, Inc.
 patents
6. 4 out of 1,163 
 
Agc Inc.
 patents
7. 4 out of 4,756 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
 patents
8. 3 out of 165 
 
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
 patents
9. 2 out of 1,409 
 
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
 patents
10. 2 out of 16,668 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
 patents
11. 1 out of 280 
 
Agc Glass Europe
 patents
12. 1 out of 357 
 
Azbil Corporation
 patents
13. 1 out of 713 
 
Konica-Minolta Holdings, Inc.
 patents
14. 1 out of 39,325 
 
Micron Technology Incorporated
 patents
15. 1 out of 5,300 
 
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
 patents
16. 1 out of 5,729 
 
Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.
 patents
17. 1 out of 3,381 
 
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
 patents
18. 1 out of 54 
 
Yokogawa Hokushin Electric Corp.
 patents
19. 2 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1987-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Magnetoresistive Element
Magnetic Memory
Glass Substrate
Plasma Processing
Electric Actuator
Thermoelectric Conversion
Gas Turbine
Optical Member
NMR Probe
Coating Film
Communication System
Superconducting Coil
71 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: **Innovative Contributions of Hiroyuki Yamamoto**

Introduction

Hiroyuki Yamamoto, located in Tokyo, Japan, is a prolific inventor known for his significant contributions to optical technologies and charged particle beam devices. With an impressive portfolio of 66 patents, Yamamoto has established himself as a leading figure in the field of innovative inventions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest developments, Yamamoto has designed an optical member that incorporates a transparent substrate composed of materials such as glass, glass ceramic, silicon, and sapphire. This optical member features an infrared high-transmittance region, achieving an optical transmittance of 78% or higher within the wavelength band of 700 nm to 1800 nm. Additionally, the design integrates an optical interference film to ensure that at least one wavelength within that range maintains a light transmittance of 86.5% or above, with minimal deviation to enhance performance.

Another notable patent involves a charged particle beam device that expertly mitigates shading contrast caused by azimuth discrimination. This device captures high-resolution magnetic domain contrast images while maintaining high throughput. It consists of several key components, including an electron beam source, sample stage, and a specialized objective lens designed to focus electron beams effectively. Furthermore, it features an innovative image processing unit capable of conducting shading correction and contrast adjustments for optimal image quality.

Career Highlights

Hiroyuki Yamamoto has made significant impacts throughout his career, particularly through his tenure at leading technology companies such as Hitachi, Ltd. and Tokyo Electron Limited. His work has consistently pushed the boundaries of optical and electromagnetic innovations.

Collaborations

Yamamoto's innovative journey has been enhanced through collaboration with esteemed colleagues, including Kazuo Saitoh and Hideo Ohno. Together, they have contributed to advancements that merge theory with practical applications in technology.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Yamamoto's dedication to innovation is evident through his extensive patent portfolio and partnerships within the industry. His advancements in optical technologies and charged particle beam devices continue to influence the field and inspire future inventors.

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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