Kanagawa, Japan

Makoto Kashiwaya

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Thermal Head Technology. Top assignees: Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited, Fujifilm Corporation, Fuji Photo Film, Inc.. Active years: 1995-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Makoto Kashiwaya. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/makoto-kashiwaya

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


% Patents Active = 81.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 332(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1997)
  • Odawara, JP (2005)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1995 - 2012)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1995-2012

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Areas of Expertise:
Vacuum Film Deposition
Thermal Head
Magnetic Recording Medium
Carbon Layer Formation
Radiation Image Storage
Thermal Recording System
Film-Forming Apparatus
Evaporated Phosphor Sheet
Thermal Head Fabrication
Magneto-Optical Recording
22 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Makoto Kashiwaya: Advancements in Film Deposition Technologies

Introduction: Makoto Kashiwaya, a prolific inventor located in Kanagawa, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of film deposition technologies, holding a remarkable 22 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of film deposition processes, specifically through vacuum technologies.

Latest Patents: Kashiwaya's recent innovations include a Vacuum Film Deposition Apparatus designed to form films on substrates using a vacuum deposition technique. This apparatus features substrate holding means, a deposition preventing member to avoid unwanted film deposition, and contacting means for effective interaction between the substrate or its holder and the deposition preventing member. Additionally, he developed a process and apparatus for producing evaporated phosphor sheets. This involves introducing a carrier gas into a vacuum chamber, evaporating a film-forming material, and depositing it onto a substrate in a sheet form to create a stimulable phosphor layer. The phosphor sheet produced includes a substrate and a CsBr:Eu evaporated stimulable phosphor layer, capable of emitting intense light upon UV excitation.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Kashiwaya has been associated with notable companies such as the Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited and Fujifilm Corporation. His tenure at these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in film deposition technologies and to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in this area.

Collaborations: Among his esteemed colleagues are Junji Nakada and Junichi Yoneda, with whom Kashiwaya has worked collaboratively on various innovative projects. Their combined efforts have pushed the boundaries of existing technologies and fostered new avenues in research and development.

Conclusion: Makoto Kashiwaya stands as a distinguished figure in the field of film deposition, evidenced by his numerous patents and innovative technologies. His work not only demonstrates technical ingenuity but also contributes significantly to advancements in materials science and engineering, paving the way for future innovations in the industry.

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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