Kiyomi Furihata

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 6 EPO patents. Top assignees: Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., Nissui Corporation, Suntory Limited. Active years: 1998-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kiyomi Furihata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kiyomi-furihata

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 84.6

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 6 (Patent Applications = 7)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 227(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Tokyo, JP (1998 - 2023)
Hachioji, JP (2000 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

8 out of 123

Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12370466 - Method of purification and purified products (2025-07-29),

2. 12258537 - Composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof and a method for producing the same (2025-03-25),

3. 12194393 - Method of purification and purified products (2025-01-14),

4. 11898120 - Composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof and a method for producing the same (2024-02-13),

5. 11840714 - Enriching DHA in glyceride fractions (2023-12-12),

6. 11499119 - Composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof and a method for producing the same (2022-11-15),

7. 11248190 - Composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof and a method for producing the same (2022-02-15),

8. 10696924 - Composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof and a method for producing the same (2020-06-30),

9. 9556401 - Method for producing EPA-enriched oil and DHA-enriched oil (2017-01-31),

10. 9150817 - Process for preparing concentrated polyunsaturated fatty acid oil (2015-10-06),

11. 6905850 - Process for the production of glycerides with lipases (2005-06-14),

12. 6117905 - Edible oil containing arachidonic acid and foods containing the same (2000-09-12),

13. 5840944 - Method to produce highly pure eicosapentaenoic acid or its ester (1998-11-24),

Title: Kiyomi Furihata: Innovator in Purification Methods and Fatty Acid Compositions

Introduction

Kiyomi Furihata is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of purification methods and compositions containing highly unsaturated fatty acids. With a total of 13 patents to her name, her work has had a considerable impact on various industries.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is a method of purification and purified products. This patent details a method for purifying a compound by column chromatography. It also includes a technique for optimizing the symmetry factor and theoretical plate number by allowing the slurry to settle and reducing the sedimentation volume of the slurry. Additionally, a compound purified by this method is provided. Another notable patent focuses on a composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acids or their alkyl esters. The goal of this invention is to provide a composition that is highly enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) while maintaining low concentrations of fatty acid esters of 3-MCPD. The composition is designed to contain fatty acids or fatty acid alkyl esters as its major component, with the proportion of highly unsaturated fatty acids being 50 area % or more.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Kiyomi has worked with notable companies such as Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. and Nissui Corporation. Her expertise in the field has allowed her to develop innovative solutions that address complex problems in the industry.

Collaborations

Kiyomi has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Nobushige Doisaki and Hideaki Yamaguchi. These partnerships have further enhanced her research and development efforts.

Conclusion

Kiyomi Furihata's contributions to the field of purification methods and fatty acid compositions demonstrate her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. Her patents reflect her commitment to solving industry challenges and improving product quality.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.