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Hamura, Japan

Kishio Sugawara

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Hoya Corporation, Other. Active years: 1988-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kishio Sugawara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kishio-sugawara

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 91.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 151(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nishitama-gun Tokyo, JP (1988)
  • Tokyo, JP (1988 - 2002)
  • Hamura, JP (1989 - 2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,566 
 
Hoya Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1988-2006

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7013676 - Press molding apparatus (2006-03-21),
2. 6813906 - Method and apparatus for preparation of molded glass (2004-11-09),
3. 6370915 - Method for supplying glass molding material to molds, and method for manufacturing glass optical elements (2002-04-16),
4. 6141991 - Press molding apparatus for glass optical elements and molding method (2000-11-07),
5. 6070436 - Manufacturing method for molded glass articles (2000-06-06),
6. 5987922 - Manufacturing method for molded glass articles (1999-11-23),
7. 5114455 - Mold for producing lens, using mold recesses to aid in lens release (1992-05-19),
8. 4915720 - Method of and apparatus for molding glass articles (1990-04-10),
9. 4836840 - Press-molding device for lenses (1989-06-06),
10. 4836838 - Apparatus for molding glass articles (1989-06-06),
11. 4778505 - Method of molding glass body (1988-10-18),
12. 4738703 - Method of molding optical lenses (1988-04-19),

Title: Innovations of Kishio Sugawara in Glass Molding Technology

Introduction

Kishio Sugawara is a prominent inventor based in Hamura, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of glass molding technology. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Sugawara has developed innovative methods and apparatuses that enhance the efficiency and quality of molded glass products.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a press molding apparatus designed for the simultaneous molding of multiple glass optical elements. This apparatus utilizes a pressing mold that includes upper and lower molds, each equipped with multiple molding surfaces. Notably, at least one of these molds functions as a heat generator, which is activated through high-frequency induction heating. This innovative design allows for precise temperature control, ensuring optimal molding conditions for the glass materials.

Another significant patent is a method and apparatus for the preparation of molded glass articles. This device features a mechanism for forcefully separating molded glass articles from the forming surfaces of the molds. It also includes a system for aligning the axes of the upper and lower molds, which enhances the accuracy of the molding process. The device is designed to improve the efficiency of glass article manufacturing, making it easier to produce high-quality molded glass products.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kishio Sugawara has worked with notable companies, including Hoya Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills

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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