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Minamiashigara, Japan

Masaaki Suwabe

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Electrostatic Toner Development. Top assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1995-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaaki Suwabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaaki-suwabe

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 24

% Patents Active = 91.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 137(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Odawara, JP (1999)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2001 - 2013)
  • Minami Ashigara, JP (1995 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal24 out of 11,665 
 
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Electrostatic Toner
Image Formation
Electrophotographic Developer
Toner Cartridge
Image Forming Apparatus
Production Method
Fine Resin Particle Dispersion
Electrostatic Charge Image
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8685613 - Electrostatic latent image developing toner, method of producing electrostatic latent image developing toner, and electrostatic latent image developer (2014-04-01),
2. 8568948 - Electrostatic-image-developing toner, electrostatic image developer, method of manufacturing electrostatic-image-developing toner, toner cartridge, process cartridge, method of image formation, and image forming apparatus (2013-10-29),
3. 8372574 - Method of producing electrostatic latent image developing toner (2013-02-12),
4. 7811733 - Electrostatic latent image toner, and manufacture thereof, and electrostatic image developer, and image forming method (2010-10-12),
5. 7514194 - Toner for developing electrostatic latent image and production method thereof, electrostatic latent image developer, image forming method, and image forming apparatus (2009-04-07),
6. 7410741 - Toner for electrophotography and developer for electrophotography, as well as image forming method (2008-08-12),
7. 7183034 - Image forming method, image forming apparatus and toner cartridge (2007-02-27),
8. 6838220 - Toner for developing electrostatic image, process for producing toner for developing electrostatic image, developer for developing electrostatic image, and process for forming image (2005-01-04),
9. 6733944 - Image forming process (2004-05-11),
10. 6558864 - Toner for developing electrostatic image, method for producing the same, electrostatic image developer, method for forming image and image forming apparatus (2003-05-06),
11. 6440627 - Toner for developing electrostatic image, process for preparation of the same, developer for electrostatic image, and process for forming image (2002-08-27),
12. 6416918 - TONER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, FINE RESIN PARTICLE DISPERSION, RELEASING AGENT DISPERSION, DEVELOPER FOR DEVELOPING ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE, AND PROCESS FOR FORMING IMAGE (2002-07-09),
13. 6340549 - Toner for the development of electrostatic image, process for the preparation thereof, developer for the development of electrostatic image and process for the formation of image (2002-01-22),
14. 6322945 - Process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor and the electrophotographic produced by that process (2001-11-27),
15. 6153346 - Electrostatic image developing toner, process for the production (2000-11-28),

Title: Innovations of Masaaki Suwabe: Pioneer in Electrostatic Image Development

Introduction: Masaaki Suwabe, based in Minami-ashigara, Japan, is a prolific inventor with a notable portfolio of 24 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in the field of electrostatic image development, contributing significantly to the imaging technology utilized in various applications, particularly by Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

Latest Patents: Masaaki Suwabe's latest patents include groundbreaking innovations such as an electrostatic latent image developing toner and a method for producing this toner. The process involves creating a resin particle dispersion by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer in a water-based solvent. Following this, the resin particle dispersion undergoes washing with an organic solvent, which is then mixed with colorant and release agent particle dispersions. This mixture is subjected to aggregation and heating to produce the electrostatic latent image developing toner. Additionally, he has developed a method that describes the specific characteristics of toner particles, emphasizing the importance of particle sizes and proportions of non-colored release agent particles, ensuring optimal performance in image formation.

Career Highlights: Masaaki Suwabe has made significant strides in the domain of electrostatic image developers. His contributions to the field not only enhance the quality of image formation but also streamline manufacturing processes, setting benchmarks for future innovations. His extensive experience at Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. has positioned him as a key player in the research and development of imaging technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masaaki has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Yasuo Matsumura and Shuji Sato. Their combined expertise has led to numerous advancements in imaging technology and has further strengthened the innovation capabilities within their organization.

Conclusion: Masaaki Suwabe’s work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the imaging technology sector. With a robust portfolio of patents and collaborations with talented peers, he continues to shape the future of electrostatic image development, reinforcing the significance of research and development in driving technological advancements.

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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