Minoru Suzuki

This inventor holds 93 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Image Processing (CPC class G01D1-516). Top assignees: Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Pentax Corporation, Teijin Limited. Active years: 1989-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Minoru Suzuki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/minoru-suzuki

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 93

% Patents Active = 79.6

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 8)

EPO Patents = 3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 631(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 611(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Machida, JP (1989)
Seto, JP (1991)
Omiya, JP (1994)
Kawasaki, JP (1993 - 1995)
Wako, JP (2001)
Saitama, JP (1992 - 2004)
Tochigi-ken, JP (1999 - 2004)
Simotsuga-gun, JP (2005)
Toichigi, JP (2005)
Shimotsuga-gun, JP (2005 - 2006)
Ehime, JP (2001 - 2008)
Matsuyama, JP (1998 - 2009)
Kasugai, JP (2005 - 2011)
Tochigi, JP (2000 - 2012)
Kanagawa, JP (1991 - 2015)
Sagamihara, JP (2015)
Fujisawa, JP (2017)

Company Filing History:

43 out of 3,132

Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Dai-Ichi Seiko Co., Ltd.

patents

7. 3 out of 10,092

Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Atsugi Motor Parts Company, Limited

patents

10. 2 out of 19

Oshikiri Machinery Ltd.

patents

11. 2 out of 6,290

Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.

patents

14. 1 out of 1,674

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited

Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba

patents

17. 1 out of 13,420

Nissan Motor Company Limited

patents

18. 1 out of 357

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Company Limited

patents

19. 1 out of 834,601

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2017

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Processing

Hybrid Vehicles

Plasma Etching

Thermal Ink Jet

Microcapsule Layer

Color Barcode

Polyester Composition

Vending Machine

Image-Forming Medium

Boring Method

Recycling PET Bottles

Semiconductor Device

93 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9731848 - Bread conveying apparatus (2017-08-15),

2. 9216596 - Printing apparatus and commodity information processing apparatus (2015-12-22),

3. 8967479 - Image processing apparatus and method for converting a color barcode into a monochrome barcode (2015-03-03),

4. 8287214 - Tool head, machine tool and boring method of bore of cylinder block using the machine tool (2012-10-16),

5. 7906033 - Plasma etching method and apparatus (2011-03-15),

6. 7544762 - Catalyst for preparation of polyester and process for preparing polyester using the catalyst (2009-06-09),

7. 7462649 - Method for recycling pet bottle (2008-12-09),

8. 7146958 - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle (2006-12-12),

9. 7099757 - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle (2006-08-29),

10. 7059435 - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle (2006-06-13),

11. 6926800 - Plasma etching method and apparatus (2005-08-09),

12. 6915782 - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle (2005-07-12),

13. 6892128 - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle (2005-05-10),

14. 6869907 - Color-image-forming medium (2005-03-22),

15. 6828742 - Power supplying apparatus and method for vehicle drive device to be controlled using control unit (2004-12-07),

Title: Inventor Profile - Minoru Suzuki

Introduction: Minoru Suzuki is a renowned inventor based in Tochigi, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Minoru Suzuki holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his innovative mindset and forward-thinking approach.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Minoru Suzuki has worked with leading research institutions and universities to develop cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized industries worldwide.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Minoru Suzuki has collaborated with top companies, such as Toyota and Sony, to bring his inventions to the market, solidifying his reputation as a visionary inventor.

Conclusion: Minoru Suzuki's passion for innovation and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology have established him as a key figure in the world of inventions, inspiring the next generation of inventors to think boldly and create impact.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.