Masaki Nakamura

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 12 EPO patents, primarily in Inkjet Printing Technology. Top assignees: Konica Corporation, Konica Minolta, Inc., Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1986-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaki Nakamura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaki-nakamura-5w1x8a0m

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 33 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 63.6

EPO Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 21)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 174(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hachioji, JP (1986)
Minato-ku, JP (2011)
Akiruno, JP (2004 - 2012)
Hino, JP (1986 - 2015)
Tokyo, JP (2003 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 5 out of 1,252

Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.

patents

5. 4 out of 713

Konica-Minolta Holdings, Inc.

patents

6. 3 out of 33

Konica Minolta Ij Technologies, Inc.

patents

7. 3 out of 229

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1986-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Inkjet Printing

Textile Inks

Image Formation

Active-Energy-Ray-Curable

Game Control Devices

Neovascularization Inhibitor

Pigment Dispersion

Water-Based Ink

Thermal Transfer

Photographic Materials

Recording Methods

Anti-CD14 Antibody

33 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12398286 - Image forming method and ink set (2025-08-26),

2. 12398282 - Textile printing inkjet ink and image forming method (2025-08-26),

3. 12157972 - Textile printing ink (2024-12-03),

4. 11692303 - Pretreatment liquid, pretreated fabric and method for producing the same, and image forming method (2023-07-04),

5. 11266904 - Game system, game control device, and information storage medium (2022-03-08),

6. 10857461 - Game control device, game system, and information storage medium (2020-12-08),

7. 10773154 - Game control device, game system, and information storage medium (2020-09-15),

8. 9616332 - Game control device, system, and method of causing a user character to perform a desired motion among a plurality of kinds of motion (2017-04-11),

9. 9416289 - Active-energy-ray-curable inkjet ink composition, active-energy-ray-curable inkjet ink, and inkjet recording method (2016-08-16),

10. 9175180 - Inkjet ink and inkjet image formation method using same (2015-11-03),

11. 8541565 - Polynucleotide encoding anti-CD14 antibody fusion protein (2013-09-24),

12. 8507583 - Actinic energy radiation curable ink-jet ink and ink-jet recording method (2013-08-13),

13. 8398228 - Image forming apparatus (2013-03-19),

14. 8349916 - Actinic energy radiation curable ink-jet ink, ink-jet recording method, and printed matter (2013-01-08),

15. 8252905 - Anti-CD14 antibody fusion protein (2012-08-28),

Title: Masaki Nakamura: Innovator in Textile Printing Ink

Introduction

Masaki Nakamura is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, recognized for his significant contributions to the field of textile printing technology. With an impressive portfolio of 31 patents, Nakamura continues to lead innovations that enhance the quality and efficiency of fabric printing processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Nakamura has developed a revolutionary textile printing ink that includes polymer particles. This innovation features a unique combination of first and second polymer particles with differing weight average molecular weights, along with a binding aid designed to crosslink these polymer particles. The unique formulation of the ink, with a defined ratio of weight average molecular weights, enhances the performance of printing on various textiles.

Additionally, Nakamura has patented a pretreatment liquid applicable for inkjet textile printing, which includes a block copolymer. This copolymer comprises a hydrophobic block from a resin with a low SP value and a hydrophilic block from a resin with a higher SP value. This innovative pretreatment liquid, along with the method for producing pretreated fabric, provides advanced solutions for image formation on fabrics.

Career Highlights

Nakamura has held key positions in respected companies such as Konica Corporation and Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd. His work in these organizations has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of textile technology, enabling better quality prints and efficiency in production.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nakamura has collaborated with several notable professionals, including Takao Abe and Shigehiro Kitamura. Together, they have contributed to advancements in textile printing that have set new industry standards.

Conclusion

Masaki Nakamura stands out as a visionary inventor whose patents are shaping the future of textile printing technology. His innovative approaches and successful collaborations continue to inspire advancements within the industry, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation in his field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.