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Hino, Japan

Masako Kikuchi

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Konica Corporation. Active years: 2005-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masako Kikuchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masako-kikuchi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Higashimurayama, JP (2005)
  • Hino, JP (2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 3,106 
 
Konica Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2006

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7037553 - Manufacturing process for ink-jet recording medium (2006-05-02),
2. 6902781 - Ink-jet recording medium, silica particles and silica dispersion (2005-06-07),

Title: Masako Kikuchi: Innovator in Ink-Jet Recording Technology

Introduction

Masako Kikuchi is a prominent inventor based in Hino, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of ink-jet recording technology. With a total of 2 patents to her name, Kikuchi has demonstrated her expertise and innovative spirit in this specialized area.

Latest Patents

Kikuchi's latest patents include a manufacturing process for ink-jet recording medium. This method involves several steps: first, shear processing a dispersion of pigment particles at a shear rate of 10 to 10s. Next, she mixes the dispersion of pigment particles with a water-soluble polymer to obtain a coating composition. Finally, the coating composition is applied onto a surface of a support. Another notable patent is for an ink-jet recording medium that features an ink accepting layer containing silica dispersion. This layer includes silica particles with a ratio of a free silanol group ranging from 1.0 to 4.5.

Career Highlights

Kikuchi is currently employed at Konica Corporation, where she continues to push the boundaries of innovation in her field. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the technology behind ink-jet recording mediums.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Kikuchi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kiyoshi Endo and Tomohiko Sakai. These partnerships have contributed to her success and the development of her patented technologies.

Conclusion

Masako Kikuchi is a trailblazer in the realm of ink-jet recording technology. Her innovative patents and contributions to Konica Corporation highlight her role as a leading inventor in this 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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