Masanobu Asaoka

This inventor holds 57 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Liquid Crystal Devices (CPC class 359 ). Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1991-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanobu Asaoka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanobu-asaoka

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 57

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 551(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 412(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Yokahama, JP (1996)
Yokohama, JP (1991 - 2004)
Kanagawa, JP (1992 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

57 out of 92,994

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

Years Active: 1991-2004

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Areas of Expertise:

Liquid Crystal Device

Ferroelectric Device

Chiral Smectic Composition

Manufacturing Process

Image Forming Method

Fine Powder Material

Display Apparatus

Alignment Film

Liquid Crystal Element

Recording Medium

Production Process

Thermal Management

57 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6830790 - Recording medium, manufacturing process thereof and image forming method using the medium (2004-12-14),

2. 6696118 - Recording medium and image forming method utilizing the same (2004-02-24),

3. 6649234 - Fine powder material for forming in-receiving layer, manufacturing method thereof, recording medium making use of the fine powder material and image forming method using the recording medium (2003-11-18),

4. 6456349 - Liquid crystal element and liquid crystal apparatus using the same (2002-09-24),

5. 6001276 - Liquid crystal device (1999-12-14),

6. 5885482 - Liquid crystal device, production process thereof and liquid crystal (1999-03-23),

7. 5877836 - Liquid crystal device and process for production thereof (1999-03-02),

8. 5858273 - Liquid crystal device (1999-01-12),

9. 5835248 - Method of making ferroelectric liquid crystal device using particles to (1998-11-10),

10. 5815230 - Liquid crystal device and process for production thereof (1998-09-29),

11. 5764327 - Ferroelectric liquid crystal device with uneven surface under alignment (1998-06-09),

12. 5750214 - Liquid crystal device (1998-05-12),

13. 5734456 - Ferroelectric liquid crystal device and display having maximum peak of (1998-03-31),

14. 5714209 - Liquid crystal device (1998-02-03),

15. 5633740 - Chiral smectic liquid crystal device having at least one orientation (1997-05-27),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masanobu Asaoka

Introduction: Masanobu Asaoka, a pioneering inventor hailing from Yokohama, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

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Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Asaoka has established himself as a leading figure in the renewable energy sector, holding multiple patents that have revolutionized the industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Asaoka has collaborated with top research institutions and universities to further develop his inventions, showcasing his commitment to driving innovation through partnerships.

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Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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