Tokyo, Japan

Keiichi Sato

This inventor holds 79 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Semiconductor Nanoparticles (CPC class G03B). Top assignees: Mitsumi Electric Company Ltd., Hitachi Software Engineering Company, Ltd., Mitsubishi Kasei Corporation. Active years: 1985-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 79 

% Patents Active = 68.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 552(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 524(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (1993 - 1998)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1991 - 2006)
  • Yamagata, JP (2005 - 2007)
  • Kawasaki, JP (1985 - 2016)
  • Ome, JP (2018)
  • Tokyo, JP (1985 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 1,576 
 
Mitsumi Electric Company Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal14 out of 228 
 
Hitachi Software Engineering Company, Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal13 out of 499 
 
Mitsubishi Kasei Corporation
 patents
4. 7 out of 2,417 
 
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
 patents
5. 6 out of 898 
 
Sumitomo Metal Mining Company, Ltd.
 patents
6. 3 out of 2,573 
 
Ebara Corporation
 patents
7. 3 out of 614 
 
Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Limited
 patents
8. 3 out of 4,736 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
 patents
9. 2 out of 82 
 
Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
 patents
10. 2 out of 662 
 
Lintec Corporation
 patents
11. 2 out of 3,701 
 
Nippon Steel Corporation
 patents
12. 2 out of 8,296 
 
Olympus Corporation
 patents
13. 1 out of 92,799 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
14. 1 out of 39,363 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
15. 1 out of 836 
 
Hitachi Cable, Inc.
 patents
16. 1 out of 42,717 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
17. 1 out of 24 
 
Ntt Facilities, Inc.
 patents
18. 1 out of 82 
 
Origin Electric Company, Limited
 patents
19. 1 out of 45 
 
Sekisui House, Ltd.
 patents
20. 1 out of 34 
 
Sony/tektronix Corporation
 patents
21. 1 out of 223 
 
Toyo Ink Manufacturing Company
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1985-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Lens Driving Device
Infrared Absorbing Material
Composite Tungsten Oxide Film
Optical Scanning Device
Camera Module
Destructive Distillation
Coal Deactivation
High Thrust Leaf Spring
Optical Pickup
Biopolymer Detection
Fine Particle Dispersion
79 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Keiichi Sato: A Pioneer in Tungsten Oxide Films

Introduction: Keiichi Sato, a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of materials science with a remarkable portfolio of 74 patents. His innovations primarily focus on cesium tungsten oxide films, which exhibit unique properties for heat ray shielding and radio wave transmissivity, propelling advancements in various industries.

Latest Patents: Among Sato's latest inventions are the patents concerning the manufacturing of cesium tungsten oxide films. These films are designed to offer high heat ray shielding performance while allowing radio wave transmission. The innovative manufacturing method employs a dry process, facilitating the creation of films that maintain a hexagonal crystal structure. Another notable patent involves a composite tungsten oxide film that efficiently manages light and heat, highlighting its dual functions of light absorption and electron release while possessing significant transparency and infrared absorption properties.

Career Highlights: Keiichi Sato's career has been marked by his association with leading technology firms. He has worked with Mitsumi Electric Company Ltd. and Hitachi Software Engineering Company, Ltd., contributing his expertise to various innovative projects and expanding his horizon in the field of materials development.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Sato has collaborated with esteemed colleagues like Susumu Kuwabata and Yuji Kawaragi. These partnerships have fostered a rich exchange of ideas that have likely influenced his patented inventions and propelled advancements in their respective fields.

Conclusion: Keiichi Sato's innovative work in cesium tungsten oxide films and composite tungsten oxide films underscores his vital role as an inventor. His extensive patent portfolio not only demonstrates his creativity but also his commitment to advancing technologies that could impact multiple industries. His collaborations with other professionals further attest to the collective effort behind significant scientific breakthroughs, marking Sato as a key figure in contemporary materials science.

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