Tokyo, Japan

Masanori Sato

This inventor holds 131 USPTO granted patents and 28 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 52 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Communication (CPC class H04W4-08). Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo Electron Limited. Active years: 1987-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanori Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanori-sato

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 131 

% Patents Active = 58.8

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 303(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 278(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Toyono, JP (1988)
  • Osaka, JP (1991 - 1992)
  • Koganei, JP (2009)
  • Ome, JP (2006 - 2010)
  • Oume, JP (2010)
  • Machida, JP (2012)
  • Miyagi, JP (1991 - 2023)
  • Tokyo, JP (1987 - 2024)
  • Yamato, JP (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal76 out of 58,145 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
silverMedal12 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
bronzeMedal7 out of 10,883 
 
Tokyo Electron Limited
 patents
4. 6 out of 36,676 
 
Nec Corporation
 patents
5. 6 out of 4,225 
 
Sony Group Corporation
 patents
6. 6 out of 1,445 
 
Stanley Electric Co., Ltd
 patents
7. 4 out of 16,586 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
 patents
8. 3 out of 1,872 
 
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
 patents
9. 2 out of 41 
 
Nichiban Company Limited
 patents
10. 2 out of 150 
 
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.
 patents
11. 2 out of 134 
 
Square Enix Co., Ltd.
 patents
12. 2 out of 929 
 
Sumitomo Metal Industries, Inc.
 patents
13. 2 out of 57 
 
Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd.
 patents
14. 1 out of 1 
 
Microjenics Inc.
 patent
15. 1 out of 1,763 
 
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
 patents
16. 1 out of 367 
 
Nec Platforms, Ltd.
 patents
17. 1 out of 1 
 
Obayashi Road Corporation
 patent
18. 1 out of 33 
 
Sanwa Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd.
 patents
19. 1 out of 3,282 
 
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
 patents
20. 1 out of 283 
 
Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation
 patents
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Years Active: 1987-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Wireless Communication
Refrigeration Cycle
Information Processing
Communication Device
Air-Conditioning Apparatus
Measurement Method
Plasma Processing
Control Method
Storage Medium
Inspection Apparatus
Transmitting Apparatus
Valve Control Device
131 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masanori Sato: A Tokyo-Based Innovator with 115 Patents

Introduction:

Masanori Sato is a prolific inventor hailing from Tokyo, Japan, with a remarkable number of patents to his name. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Sato has made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the realm of electrical engineering and wireless communication. This article will delve into Sato's latest patents, career highlights, notable collaborations, and his outstanding contributions to the field of innovation.

Latest Patents:

One of Masanori Sato's recent patents is a control method and plasma processing apparatus. This inventive method involves connecting a power supply to an electrode of an electrostatic chuck within a chamber, followed by a step for switching the connection between the electrode and the power supply to a non-connection state. Subsequently, gas is supplied into the chamber to generate plasma, and the potential of the electrode is measured throughout this process. This patent showcases Sato's ingenuity in developing improved techniques for plasma processing.

Another notable patent by Sato involves a wireless communication device designed to enhance reliability and optimize wireless transmission in multicast settings. By utilizing acknowledgement responses and spatial multiplexing, this invention enables simultaneous transmission of multicast acknowledgement responses. Sato's approach allows wireless communication devices within a multicast group to respond efficiently to acknowledgement requests from a transmission source, thereby enhancing reliability while maximizing the use of radio resources.

Career Highlights:

Over the course of his career, Masanori Sato has made significant contributions to renowned companies such as Sony Corporation and Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba (Toshiba Corporation). Through his work, Sato has consistently demonstrated his ability to innovate and develop groundbreaking technologies that push the boundaries of electrical engineering and wireless communication systems.

Collaborations:

Sato has collaborated with peers and colleagues throughout his career, resulting in fruitful partnerships that have yielded remarkable inventions. Notably, he has worked alongside esteemed individuals such as Katsutoshi Itoh and Tomoya Yamaura, leveraging their collective knowledge and expertise to drive innovation forward. These collaborations have positively influenced Sato's ability to create groundbreaking inventions and offer valuable contributions to the field of technology.

Conclusion:

Masanori Sato's remarkable track record of 115 patents testifies to his exceptional talent and dedication as an inventor. Through unique control methods for plasma processing and wireless communication devices, Sato has continually demonstrated his ability to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. His contributions, spanning both his individual work and collaborations, have solidified Sato's reputation as a leading figure in electrical engineering and wireless communication. As Sato continues to innovate and explore new avenues, the industry eagerly anticipates his future contributions to the world of technology.

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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