Masahiro Kimura

This inventor holds 100 USPTO granted patents and 31 published patent applications and 30 EPO patents, primarily in Separation Membranes (CPC class B01D69-12). Top assignees: Toray Industries, Inc., Hitachi, Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd.. Active years: 1985-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahiro Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahiro-kimura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 100 (Patent Applications = 31)

% Patents Active = 69.0

EPO Patents = 30 (Patent Applications = 30)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 1,167(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,142(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Young Hye NA

Location History:

Hitachi, JP (1988 - 1989)
Ohtsu, JP (1994)
Shizuoka, JP (1995)
Shiga-ken, JP (1998)
Otu, JP (1999 - 2000)
Fujisawa, JP (2009 - 2015)
Hino, JP (2012 - 2017)
Utsunomiya, JP (2019)
Kyoto, JP (2002 - 2020)
Otsu, JP (1995 - 2021)
Shiga, JP (1985 - 2022)
Tochigi, JP (2023)
Tokyo, JP (1999 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

58 out of 3,581

Toray Industries, Inc.

Screen Holdings Co., Ltd.

patents

5. 5 out of 1,306

Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.

patents

6. 4 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

7. 3 out of 4,746

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited

patents

8. 2 out of 92,994

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

9. 2 out of 21,351

Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha

Central Glass Company, Limited

Hitachi Communication Technologies, Ltd.

Takeda-Kirin Foods Corporation

Toray Fibers & Textiles Research Laboratories (China) Co., Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1985-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Separation Membrane

Composite Membrane

Hollow Fiber Membrane

Welding Control

Substrate Processing

Porous Membrane

Exhaust Gas Purification

Information Collection

Production Method

Motor Apparatus

Imprint Apparatus

Log Analysis

100 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12558735 - Welding control device, welding control method, and welding control program (2026-02-24),

2. 12354914 - Method for producing substrate having through-silicon vias, substrate having through-silicon vias, and copper paste for through-silicon via formation (2025-07-08),

3. 12147218 - Information collection and display system, information collection method, and information display method (2024-11-19),

4. 11958143 - Welding control device, welding control method, and welding control program (2024-04-16),

5. 11645796 - Information processing apparatus, display control method, storage medium, substrate processing apparatus, and manufacturing method of article (2023-05-09),

6. 11235989 - Composite porous hollow fiber membrane, composite porous hollow fiber membrane module, and operation method for composite porous hollow fiber membrane module (2022-02-01),

7. 11198100 - Composite semipermeable membrane and method for producing composite semipermeable membrane (2021-12-14),

8. 11141698 - Hollow fiber membrane module and method for operating same (2021-10-12),

9. 11090613 - Composite semipermeable membrane and method for producing composite semipermeable membrane (2021-08-17),

10. 11077407 - Porous hollow-fiber membrane and production process therefor (2021-08-03),

11. 11020709 - Composite porous hollow fiber membrane, production method for composite porous hollow fiber membrane, composite porous hollow fiber membrane module, and operation method for composite porous hollow fiber membrane module (2021-06-01),

12. 10974206 - Composite semipermeable membrane (2021-04-13),

13. 10974205 - Composite semipermeable membrane (2021-04-13),

14. 10974199 - Hollow fiber membrane module (2021-04-13),

15. 10812008 - Motor apparatus and motor system (2020-10-20),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masahiro Kimura

Introduction: Masahiro Kimura, a pioneering inventor hailing from Otsu, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Masahiro Kimura's latest patents focus on advancements in renewable energy technologies, particularly in the field of solar power efficiency and energy storage solutions.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Masahiro Kimura has established himself as a leading figure in the tech industry. His work has been instrumental in shaping the future of sustainable energy and smart technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masahiro Kimura has collaborated with top research institutions and leading tech companies to bring his inventions to life. His partnerships have led to the development of cutting-edge products that have revolutionized the industry.

Conclusion: Masahiro Kimura's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have cemented his legacy as a visionary inventor. His work continues to inspire future generations to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.