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Kobe, Japan

Masatoshi Yokota

This inventor holds 72 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Golf Ball Technology (CPC class A63B). Top assignees: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Sri Sports Limited, Dunlop Sports Company Limited. Active years: 1997-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masatoshi Yokota. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masatoshi-yokota

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 72

% Patents Active = 68.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 2,189(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,166(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Mino, JP (1997)
  • Shirakawa, JP (1997 - 2000)
  • Fukuchiyama, JP (2000 - 2001)
  • Akashi, JP (2001 - 2004)
  • Kobe, JP (2003 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal34 out of 4,544 
 
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited
 patents
silverMedal30 out of 628 
 
Sri Sports Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal7 out of 489 
 
Dunlop Sports Company Limited
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Golf Ball
Manufacturing Method
Golf Club Head
Urethane Cover
Polyurethane Cover
Mold Design
Solid Golf Ball
Cover Composition
Wood-Type Club Head
Production Method
72 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11684823 - Golf ball (2023-06-27),
2. 9884226 - Golf ball (2018-02-06),
3. 9873025 - Golf ball (2018-01-23),
4. 9789365 - Golf ball (2017-10-17),
5. 9751272 - Method for manufacturing a golf ball (2017-09-05),
6. 9694249 - Method for manufacturing golf ball (2017-07-04),
7. 9498681 - Golf ball and method for manufacturing the same (2016-11-22),
8. 8591354 - Golf club head (2013-11-26),
9. 8419570 - Golf ball (2013-04-16),
10. 8382609 - Golf club head and method for manufacturing the same (2013-02-26),
11. 8328662 - Golf club head (2012-12-11),
12. 8047931 - Golf club head (2011-11-01),
13. 8038546 - Wood-type golf club head (2011-10-18),
14. 7934998 - Golf club head (2011-05-03),
15. 7927235 - Golf ball (2011-04-19),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Masatoshi Yokota

Introduction: Masatoshi Yokota is a renowned inventor hailing from Kobe, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Masatoshi Yokota holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous commitment to innovation.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Yokota has worked with leading research institutions and tech companies, spearheading projects that have revolutionized the industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masatoshi Yokota has collaborated with top universities and multinational corporations, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Conclusion: Masatoshi Yokota's dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology and his collaborative spirit have solidified his position as a pioneering inventor in the global innovation landscape.

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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