Masato Michiuchi

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited, A.l.m.t. Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp.. Active years: 2017-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Itami, JP (2017 - 2022)
Osaka, JP (2022)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 10,620

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp.

patents

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Years Active: 2017-2026

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12741912 - Cubic boron nitride sintered material and tool (2026-09-22),

2. 12428585 - Coated super-abrasive grains, abrasive grains, and wheel (2025-09-30),

3. 11401587 - Cemented carbide, cutting tool containing the same, and method of manufacturing cemented carbide (2022-08-02),

4. 11396451 - Tungsten carbide powder and production method therefor (2022-07-26),

5. 11339096 - Tungsten carbide powder (2022-05-24),

6. 11225412 - Titanium carbonitride powder and method for manufacturing titanium carbonitride powder (2022-01-18),

7. 11214853 - Hard material and cutting tool (2022-01-04),

8. 10961609 - Cemented carbide, cutting tool containing the same, and method of manufacturing cemented carbide (2021-03-30),

9. 10858252 - Complex carbonitride powder and method for producing same (2020-12-08),

10. 10603721 - Hard alloy and cutting tool (2020-03-31),

11. 9850558 - Cermet, method for producing cermet, and cutting tool (2017-12-26),

Title: Masato Michiuchi: Innovator in Super-Abrasive Technologies

Introduction

Masato Michiuchi is a prominent inventor based in Itami, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of super-abrasive technologies. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Michiuchi has made remarkable advancements in the development of coated super-abrasive grains and cemented carbide materials.

Latest Patents

Michiuchi's latest patents include innovative technologies such as coated super-abrasive grains, which consist of a body made from cubic boron nitride and a specialized coating film. This coating film is designed to enhance the performance of the abrasive grains by incorporating various compounds from groups 4, 5, and 6 of the periodic table, along with aluminum and silicon. Another notable patent involves cemented carbide, which features a unique composition of hard-phase particles and a metallic binder phase. This invention aims to improve the manufacturing process and performance of cutting tools.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Masato Michiuchi has worked with esteemed companies such as Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited and A.L.M.T. Corp. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in materials science and engineering, leading to his successful patent applications.

Collaborations

Michiuchi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Keiichi Tsuda and Kosuke Fukae, to further enhance his research and development efforts in the field of super-abrasive technologies.

Conclusion

Masato Michiuchi's innovative work in super-abrasive technologies has significantly impacted the industry, showcasing his dedication to advancing materials science. His contributions continue to influence the development of cutting-edge tools and materials.