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Machida, Japan

Masao Fukushima

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Automotive Vibration Control. Top assignees: Nissan Motor Company Limited, Hitachi, Ltd., Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited. Active years: 1983-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masao Fukushima. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masao-fukushima

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 88.2


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 184(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Fuchu, JP (1983 - 1984)
  • Machida, JP (1986 - 1993)
  • Tokyo, JP (1992 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 42,740 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 615 
 
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited
 patents
4. 1 out of 442 
 
Hokkaido University
 patents
5. 1 out of 80 
 
Kagoshima University
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1983-2016

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Areas of Expertise:
Sugar Chain Array
Gastroenterological Cancer
Vibration Reduction
Vehicle Body
Torque Control
Brake Pipe Arrangement
Power Unit Mounting
Noise Reduction Device
Engine Mounting Structure
Internal Combustion Engines
Automotive Engineering
Vibration Control Apparatus
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9310358 - Sugar chain array (2016-04-12),
2. 8932866 - Method for inspecting gastroenterological cancer by utilizing N-linked sugar chain (2015-01-13),
3. 5186136 - Abnormal combustion detection and vibration reduction system (1993-02-16),
4. 5111784 - Apparatus for reducing vibrations of the body of a vehicle (1992-05-12),
5. 5109815 - Method and apparatus for reducing vibrations of car body (1992-05-05),
6. 5087869 - Protective circuit in a device for reducing vibrations of a vehicle body (1992-02-11),
7. 5083038 - Vehicle body vibration reduction control apparatus (1992-01-21),
8. 5056487 - Torque control apparatus and method for internal combustion engines (1991-10-15),
9. 4865395 - Brake pipe arrangement for automotive vehicle (1989-09-12),
10. 4610420 - Apparatus for mounting power unit (1986-09-09),
11. 4456213 - Engine mounting structure (1984-06-26),
12. 4445662 - Engine mounting structure (1984-05-01),
13. 4440375 - Engine mounting structure for automotive vehicle (1984-04-03),
14. 4420062 - Automotive vehicle noise reduction device (1983-12-13),
15. 4406344 - Method and apparatus for reducing engine vibration induced vehicle cabin (1983-09-27),

Title: Masao Fukushima: Innovator in Sugar Chain Technology

Introduction

Masao Fukushima is a prominent inventor based in Machida, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of sugar chain technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on the detection of binding between analytes and sugar chains, which has important implications for medical diagnostics.

Latest Patents

Fukushima's latest patents include a groundbreaking sugar chain array. This array contains a sugar chain immobilized for detecting binding between an analyte and a sugar chain. It is designed to inhibit non-specific adsorption and binding of an analyte without the need for coating the array with an adsorption inhibitor. The specific sugar chain immobilized on the array is particularly useful for detecting binding with analytes, such as pathogens of infectious diseases. Additionally, he has developed a method for inspecting gastroenterological cancer by utilizing N-linked sugar chains. This method has successfully identified sugar chains in the blood samples of cancer patients that differ significantly from those of healthy subjects.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Masao Fukushima has worked with notable companies, including Nissan Motor Company Limited and Hitachi, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in the field of sugar chain technology.

Collaborations

Fukushima has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Yuzo Kadomukai and Kei Murakami. These collaborations have further enhanced his research and development efforts.

Conclusion

Masao Fukushima's innovative work in sugar chain technology has the potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics. His contributions are paving the way for advancements in the detection of diseases, showcasing the importance of his inventions in the scientific community.

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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