Kenichi Amano

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 3 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Covidien LP, Kabushiki Kaisha Meidensha. Active years: 1978-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenichi Amano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenichi-amano

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 31(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Tokyo, JP (1978 - 1979)
Kanagawa, JP (1995 - 1997)
Shizuoka, JP (2013 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

Kabushiki Kaisha Meidensha

patents

Years Active: 1978-2018

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7 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10071189 - Medical apparatus with lubricity and manufacturing method of same (2018-09-11),

2. 8475828 - Medical apparatus and method for producing same (2013-07-02),

3. 5689496 - Optical recording medium having spiral tracks formed with a turning (1997-11-18),

4. 5461597 - Mastering apparatus for producing compact disk and minidisk master disks (1995-10-24),

5. 4138638 - Apparatus for examining liquid quality (1979-02-06),

6. 4130848 - Cassette tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus (1978-12-19),

7. 4120005 - Mode selecting device for tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus (1978-10-10),

Title: Kenichi Amano: Innovator in Medical Technology

Introduction

Kenichi Amano is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the functionality and effectiveness of medical instruments.

Latest Patents

Amano's latest patents include a medical apparatus designed with lubricity and a manufacturing method for the same. This invention provides a medical instrument with a coating that offers excellent lubricity when wet. The coating includes a wet lubricating film that boasts high peel durability and anti-eluting properties. In one embodiment, an intermediate film made of bisphenol A type epoxy resin is applied to a metal base material of the medical instrument. Following this, a wet lubricant coating is produced through alkaline processing of a polymer alloy that contains a methyl vinyl ether maleic anhydride copolymer and a polyether block amide. Additionally, he has developed a medical apparatus that incorporates at least one antibiotic within a macromolecular substance that swells upon contact with a solvent. This method involves preparing an antibiotic-containing medical device by contacting a medical device with a swellable macromolecular substance with a solvent, followed by the introduction of the antibiotic.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kenichi Amano has worked with notable companies such as Sony Corporation and Covidien LP. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in medical technology and innovation.

Collaborations

Amano has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yutaka Suzuki and Yoshio Kishi. Their combined efforts have further advanced the development of medical technologies.

Conclusion

Kenichi Amano's contributions to medical technology through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key figure in the field. His work continues to impact the development of effective medical instruments.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.