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Urawa, Japan

Masaki Kimura

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Adeka Argus Chemical Co., Ltd., Asahi Denka Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Citizen Watch Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1988-1995.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaki Kimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaki-kimura-ok3jq5kq

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 43(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Urawa, JP (1989 - 1991)
  • Saitama, JP (1988 - 1994)
  • Tokorozawa, JP (1991 - 1995)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 93 
 
Adeka Argus Chemical Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 98 
 
Asahi Denka Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 2,004 
 
Citizen Watch Company, Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1988-1995

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5401436 - Optically active compound (1995-03-28),
2. 5342544 - Liquid crystal composition (1994-08-30),
3. 5200111 - Optically active compound (1993-04-06),
4. 5013475 - Optically active ester compound and liquid crystal composition (1991-05-07),
5. 4981967 - Pyrimidine compounds and their use as liquid crystals (1991-01-01),
6. 4980083 - Optically active compound and liquid crystal composition containing the (1990-12-25),
7. 4959173 - Optically active ester compound (1990-09-25),
8. 4956488 - Optically active cyanobiphenyl compound (1990-09-11),
9. 4866199 - Optically active ester compound (1989-09-12),
10. 4831143 - Pyrimidine compound (1989-05-16),
11. 4786730 - Pyrimidine compound (1988-11-22),

Title: Masaki Kimura: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Technology

Introduction

Masaki Kimura is a prominent inventor based in Urawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work has advanced the understanding and application of optically active compounds and liquid crystal compositions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Kimura has developed an optically active compound that can impart a desired helical pitch to a liquid crystal composition. This compound features a complex formula where R represents various groups, including halogen atoms and alkyl groups. Additionally, he has created a nematic liquid crystal composition that includes 4-alkyl- or 4-alkoxy-benzoic acids, which are essential for enhancing the properties of liquid crystals.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Masaki Kimura has worked with notable companies such as Adeka Argus Chemical Co., Ltd. and Asahi Denka Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in liquid crystal technology and contribute to innovative solutions in the industry.

Collaborations

Kimura has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Toshihiro Shibata and Norio Kurosawa. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that has led to groundbreaking advancements in their field.

Conclusion

Masaki Kimura's contributions to liquid crystal technology and his innovative patents highlight his role as a leading inventor in this specialized area. His work continues to influence the development of advanced materials and applications 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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