Minoru Yokota

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited, Tokai Electric Wire Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1976-1996.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 88(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Osaka, JA (1976)
Nishinomiya, JP (1979)
Osaka, JP (1980 - 1996)

Company Filing History:

12 out of 10,647

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited

patents

1 out of 36

Tokai Electric Wire Company, Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1976-1996

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 5491127 - Composite superconductor and method of the production thereof (1996-02-13),

2. 5426093 - Composite superconductor and method of the production thereof (1995-06-20),

3. 5262398 - Ceramic oxide superconductive composite material (1993-11-16),

4. 4883922 - Composite superconductor and method of the production thereof (1989-11-28),

5. 4747889 - Interconnecting wire for semiconductor devices (1988-05-31),

6. 4504298 - Process for producing infrared light transmitting optical fiber (1985-03-12),

7. 4402763 - High conductive heat-resistant aluminum alloy (1983-09-06),

8. 4304454 - Insulation piercing connector (1981-12-08),

9. 4182640 - Aluminum alloy electric conductor wire (1980-01-08),

10. 4138275 - Method of manufacturing aluminum alloy for electric conductor (1979-02-06),

11. 3959027 - Method of manufacturing aluminum alloy electric conductors (1976-05-25),

12. 3952571 - Method of manufacturing aluminum conductor wires (1976-04-27),

Title: Minoru Yokota: Innovator in Superconducting Technology

Introduction

Minoru Yokota is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of superconducting technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on the development of composite superconductors, which have important applications in various industries.

Latest Patents

Yokota's latest patents include a composite superconductor and method of production. This innovation involves a composite superconducting wire that utilizes ceramic superconductor material. The design accommodates one or more elongated superconductor materials within grooves formed on an elongated reinforcing member. This allows for the creation of a long-sized superconductor wire. Various methods for producing such composite superconductor wire are also disclosed in his patents.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Minoru Yokota has worked with notable companies such as Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited and Tokai Electric Wire Company, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in superconducting materials and technologies.

Collaborations

Yokota has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Masayuki Nagata and Shigeo Saito. These collaborations have further enhanced his research and development efforts in superconducting technology.

Conclusion

Minoru Yokota's innovative work in superconducting technology has positioned him as a key figure in the industry. His contributions through patents and collaborations continue to influence advancements in this critical area of research.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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