Tokyo, Japan

Katsunori Akiyama

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Yamamoto-Ms Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited. Active years: 2009-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsunori Akiyama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsunori-akiyama

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10 

% Patents Active = 60.0


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (2009)
  • Takasago, JP (2012)
  • Hyogo, JP (2014)
  • Tokyo, JP (2010 - 2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2009-2023

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovator Katsunori Akiyama: Advancements in Plating and Composite Materials

Introduction

Katsunori Akiyama is a prolific inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. With an impressive portfolio of ten patents, Akiyama has made significant contributions to the fields of plating technology and composite materials. His innovative approaches aim to enhance manufacturing processes and material properties.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Akiyama developed a plating apparatus and plating system that enables precise measurement of micro-throwing power. This cutting-edge plating apparatus features a first anode situated within a first plating bathtub, along with insulating substrates containing strategically placed cathodes. The system includes a plating power source designed to supply electric currents and a measuring circuit that assesses the electric current flowing through each cathode.

Another notable innovation is Akiyama's composite material manufacturing method, which aims to improve interlayer strength in composite structures. This method involves laminating multiple prepregs made from fiber-reinforced base materials impregnated with uncured resin. The process incorporates a gap layer free of resin, allowing for enhanced performance during hot molding.

Career Highlights

Akiyama has been associated with prominent companies such as Yamamoto MS Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited. His work at these organizations has been instrumental in advancing the technologies used in plating and composite material manufacturing.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Akiyama has collaborated with esteemed colleagues including Wataru Yamamoto and Ichiro Nagano. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Katsunori Akiyama continues to push the boundaries of innovation through his extensive patent portfolio and collaborative efforts. His work in plating systems and composite materials demonstrates a commitment to enhancing manufacturing processes and material performance, paving the way for future advancements in 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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