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Tokyo, Japan

Naoki Shimomura

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Ebara Corporation. Active years: 2021-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Naoki Shimomura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/naoki-shimomura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 2,576 
 
Ebara Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2025

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12442102 - Apparatus for plating and method of plating (2025-10-14),
2. 12157951 - Plating method, insoluble anode for plating, and plating apparatus (2024-12-03),
3. 11725297 - Plating apparatus (2023-08-15),
4. 11686009 - Regulation plate, anode holder, and substrate holder (2023-06-27),
5. 11280020 - Substrate holder and plating device (2022-03-22),
6. 11268207 - Regulation plate, anode holder, and substrate holder (2022-03-08),
7. 11066755 - Plating apparatus and plating method (2021-07-20),

Title: Naoki Shimomura: Innovator in Plating Technology

Introduction

Naoki Shimomura is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of plating technology, holding a total of seven patents. His innovative approaches have advanced the methods and apparatus used in plating processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an apparatus for plating a substrate. This apparatus features an anode positioned opposite the substrate and an intermediate mask that includes a center opening to facilitate an electric field from the anode to the substrate. Additionally, he has developed a plating method that utilizes an insoluble anode, which reduces the consumption of additives in the plating solution. This method is particularly effective for substrates that include vias or holes for forming through electrodes.

Career Highlights

Naoki Shimomura has built a successful career at Ebara Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of plating technology. His work has not only improved existing processes but has also paved the way for new applications in various industries.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Mizuki Nagai and Hiroyuki Kanda, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Naoki Shimomura's contributions to plating technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in engineering. His patents and ongoing work at Ebara Corporation highlight his role as a key figure in advancing this important field.

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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