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Tokyo, Japan

Hitoshi Kimura

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Electric Wire Insulation. Top assignees: Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Hitachi Cable, Inc., Hitachi Metals, Ltd.. Active years: 1981-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hitoshi Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hitoshi-kimura-6l9no46a

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 23 

% Patents Active = 78.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 148(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ichihara, JP (1981 - 1993)
  • Tokyo, JP (1993 - 1998)
  • Hitachi, JP (2009 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 3,132 
 
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 836 
 
Hitachi Cable, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 2,333 
 
Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
 patents
4. 4 out of 2,643 
 
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 92,901 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
6. 1 out of 2,422 
 
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1981-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Insulated Wire
Resin Composition
Flame-Retardant
Radiation-Proof
Polyester Resin
High Heat-Resistance
Electrical Cable
Crosslinked Resin
Power Cable
Beam Adjusting Device
Polyolefin
Halogen-Free
23 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12333184 - Recording apparatus, recording method, storage medium, and memory card (2025-06-17),
2. 9805840 - Halogen-free crosslinked resin composition and insulated wire and cable using the same (2017-10-31),
3. 9443645 - Insulated wire for vehicle use and cable for vehicle use (2016-09-13),
4. 9267079 - Phosphorus-free based halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition, phosphorus-free based halogen-free flame-retardant insulated electric wire and phosphorus-free based halogen-free flame-retardant cable (2016-02-23),
5. 9165697 - Peroxide crosslinked resin composition and electric wire and cable using same (2015-10-20),
6. 9156979 - Insulated wire using a resin composition (2015-10-13),
7. 8445785 - Polybutylene naphthalate-based resin composition and electric wire using the polybutylene naphthalate-based resin composition (2013-05-21),
8. 8178786 - Radiation-proof sheath material and radiation-proof cable (2012-05-15),
9. 8076408 - Radiation resistant composition, wire and cable (2011-12-13),
10. 8026444 - Radiation-proof resin composition and radiation-proof cable (2011-09-27),
11. 7678996 - High heat-resistance resin composition and high heat-resistance insulated cable which uses the same (2010-03-16),
12. 7541544 - Polyester resin composition and insulated wire using same (2009-06-02),
13. 5768036 - Beam receiving position adjusting device (1998-06-16),
14. 5559639 - Beam receiving position adjusting device (1996-09-24),
15. 5521010 - Polyethylene for an insulation layer of a power cable and a crosslinked (1996-05-28),

Title: Hitoshi Kimura: Innovator in Recording Technology

Introduction

Hitoshi Kimura is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of recording technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative work has paved the way for advancements in data recording and optical systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a recording apparatus designed to record data onto a memory card. This apparatus features a control unit that transmits data recording instructions, ensuring a guaranteed minimum recording speed. Another notable patent is a beam receiving position adjusting device, which utilizes a polarizing beam splitter to optimize the reception of luminous flux by photo sensors. These inventions demonstrate Kimura's commitment to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of recording technologies.

Career Highlights

Hitoshi Kimura has worked with notable companies such as Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kimura has collaborated with talented individuals, including Masahiro Oono and Koichi Maruyama. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of advanced technologies.

Conclusion

Hitoshi Kimura's contributions to recording technology and his impressive portfolio of patents highlight his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence the future of data recording and optical systems.

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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