Tokyo, Japan

Michihisa Maeda

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited. Active years: 1994.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michihisa Maeda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michihisa-maeda-tdc9jbg4

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Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1994

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Michihisa Maeda: Innovator in Urease Production

Introduction

Michihisa Maeda is a notable inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the production of urease. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique gene and process that enhances the efficiency of urease production.

Latest Patents

Maeda holds a patent for a gene and process for producing a thermostable urease. This patent involves an isolated structural Bacillus sp. TB-90 (FERM BP-795) urease gene, which comprises base sequences encoding the amino acid sequences of three subunits of urease. The recombinant DNA he developed is capable of replicating in Escherichia coli. The process for producing urease includes cultivating Escherichia coli carrying this recombinant DNA and recovering urease from the culture mixture. He has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Maeda is currently associated with Sapporo Breweries Limited, where he applies his expertise in biotechnology. His work at the company has been instrumental in advancing their research and development efforts in enzyme production.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Takeshi Uozumi and Haruhiko Masaki. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the success of various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Michihisa Maeda's innovative contributions to urease production exemplify the impact of biotechnology on industrial processes. His work continues to influence the field and showcases the importance of research and development in creating efficient solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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