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Toyonaka, Japan

Kazuo Saito

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited. Active years: 1992-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazuo Saito. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazuo-saito-3qaqj8pj

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 18(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyonaka, JP (1992 - 1996)
  • Funabashi, JP (1998)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 6,965 
 
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1992-1998

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5714437 - Epoxyphenol derivatives and herbicides containing them as active (1998-02-03),
2. 5521145 - Iminothiazoline derivatives and herbicides containing them as active (1996-05-28),
3. 5476834 - Dihydrobenzofuran derivatives, their production and use (1995-12-19),
4. 5424275 - Biphenyl derivatives and their use as herbicides (1995-06-13),
5. 5411935 - Dihydrobenzofuran derivatives, their production and use (1995-05-02),
6. 5354729 - N-acyldihydroquinoline derivatives, a method for producing the same and (1994-10-11),
7. 5300640 - Pyrimidine derivatives, their production and use (1994-04-05),
8. 5125957 - Pyrimidine derivatives (1992-06-30),

Title: Kazuo Saito: Innovator in Herbicide Development

Introduction

Kazuo Saito is a prominent inventor based in Toyonaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of herbicide development, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on creating novel compounds that effectively control undesirable weeds.

Latest Patents

Saito's latest patents include innovative formulations such as epoxyphenol derivatives and herbicides containing them as active ingredients. These compounds are characterized by specific formulas where X can be hydrogen, fluorine, or chlorine, and Y can be fluorine, chlorine, or bromine. Additionally, R¹ can be hydrogen or a C₁-C₃ alkyl group. The herbicidal compositions derived from these compounds are designed to combat unfavorable weeds effectively. Another notable patent involves iminothiazoline derivatives, which are also aimed at controlling weeds. This derivative features a general formula where R₁ can be (halo)alkyl, (halo)alkenyl, or (halo)alkynyl, among other variations. The herbicide containing this derivative is intended for application in areas infested with undesirable weeds.

Career Highlights

Kazuo Saito is currently associated with Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of agricultural chemistry. His work has been instrumental in developing effective herbicides that contribute to modern agricultural practices.

Collaborations

Saito has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Minoru Takano and Satoru Kizawa, enhancing the research and development efforts within his field.

Conclusion

Kazuo Saito's contributions to herbicide innovation reflect his dedication to improving agricultural practices through effective chemical solutions. His patents demonstrate a commitment to addressing the challenges posed by unwanted weeds in farming.

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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