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Tsukuba, Japan

Ken Tokuyasu

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: National Food Research Institute, Director of National Food Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Active years: 1999-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ken Tokuyasu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ken-tokuyasu

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tsukuba, JP (1999 - 2002)
  • Ibaraki, JP (2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 35 
 
National Food Research Institute
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 6 
 
Director of National Food Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2014

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8759007 - Method to produce a receptor chip using biotinylated protein (2014-06-24),
2. 6437107 - 2-methyl-(4-O-(2-amino-2-deoxy-&bgr;-glucopyranosyl)-1,2-dideoxy-&agr;-glucopyrano}(2,1-D)-2-oxazoline and its salt, 50% deacetylated chitin or its oligosaccharide and salt thereof (2002-08-20),
3. 6057144 - Chitin deacetylase gene, vector containing said gene and transformant (2000-05-02),
4. 5994520 - p-Nitrophenyl (1999-11-30),
5. 5955320 - Method for producing (1999-09-21),

Title: Ken Tokuyasu: Innovator in Chitin Research

Introduction

Ken Tokuyasu is a prominent inventor based in Tsukuba, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of chitin research, holding a total of four patents. His work focuses on the industrial production of enzymes related to chitin, which has various applications in biotechnology and agriculture.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are two notable inventions. The first is a compound described as 2-methyl-(4-O-(2-amino-2-deoxy-β-glucopyranosyl)-1,2-dideoxy-α-glucopyrano(2,1-D)-2-oxazoline and its salt. The second patent involves a chitin deacetylase gene, which includes a vector containing said gene and a transformant. This invention aims to contribute to the industrial production of the enzyme by cloning the gene, elucidating its structure, and expressing it effectively.

Career Highlights

Ken Tokuyasu has held significant positions in various organizations. He served as the Director of the National Food Research Institute under the Ministry of Agriculture, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. His leadership in these roles has been instrumental in advancing research in food science and biotechnology.

Collaborations

Ken has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Yutaka Mori and Kiyoshi Hayashi. Their combined expertise has furthered the research and development of innovative solutions in the field of chitin.

Conclusion

Ken Tokuyasu's contributions to chitin research and enzyme production highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His patents and career achievements reflect a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and industrial applications.

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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