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Ibaraki, Japan

Masaharu Mukouyama

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaharu Mukouyama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaharu-mukouyama

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 83.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ibaraki, JP (1996 - 2004)
  • Tsukuba-gun, JP (1999 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 1,335 
 
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2007

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7214523 - [object Object] (2007-05-08),
2. 6821760 - Methods for producing L-aspartic acid (2004-11-23),
3. 6784280 - Polysuccinimide(CO) polymer derivate and process for production thereof (2004-08-31),
4. 6544464 - Method for molding of polymer (2003-04-08),
5. 6380350 - Polyaspartic acid (2002-04-30),
6. 6300105 - Methods for producing a succinimide polymer, an aspartic acid polymer and L-aspartic acid (2001-10-09),
7. 6214589 - Method for producing L-aspartic acid (2001-04-10),
8. 6150142 - Process for production of L-aspartic acid (2000-11-21),
9. 6133014 - Maleate isomerase gene (2000-10-17),
10. 5962280 - Microorganisms immobilized on a solid support with a quaternary (1999-10-05),
11. 5939296 - Process for producing L-aspartic acid (1999-08-17),
12. 5541090 - Process for production of L-aspartic acid (1996-07-30),

Title: Masaharu Mukouyama: Innovator in Biochemical Production

Introduction

Masaharu Mukouyama is a prominent inventor based in Ibaraki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of biochemical production, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative methods have advanced the efficiency of producing essential compounds in the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Mukouyama has developed a method for the efficient production of an S-hydroxynitrile lyase through gene recombination. This method involves altering a codon in an S-hydroxynitrile lyase gene derived from cassava without changing the amino acid sequence. The result is a gene that achieves a codon usage frequency of at least 5%, allowing for the large-scale production of S-hydroxynitrile lyase with an unusually high yield. Additionally, he has created a method for producing L-aspartic acid, which includes treating an ammonium fumarate solution with aspartase and crystallizing L-aspartic acid from the solution under specific conditions.

Career Highlights

Mukouyama's career is marked by his work at Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., where he has been instrumental in developing innovative biochemical processes. His expertise in gene recombination and production methods has positioned him as a leader in his field.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Shinzo Yasuda and Satomi Komatsuzaki, contributing to various projects that enhance the company's research and development efforts.

Conclusion

Masaharu Mukouyama's contributions to biochemical production through his innovative patents and collaborative efforts have made a significant impact in the industry. His work continues to pave the way for advancements in the field.

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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