Nobuhiko Inui

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 21 published patent applications and 10 EPO patents. Top assignees: Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Sekisui Medical Co., Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Corporation. Active years: 2015-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 21)

% Patents Active = 91.7

EPO Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 25)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 1(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Osaka, JP (2015 - 2022)
Saitama, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 882

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

patents

2 out of 151

Sekisui Medical Co., Ltd.

patents

1 out of 36

Sekisui Chemical Corporation

patents

4. 1 out of 56

University Public Corporation Osaka

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2015-2026

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12703819 - Thermally conductive resin sheet (2026-08-11),

2. 12504406 - Inspection chip with simplified channel switching structure (2025-12-23),

3. 12460167 - Scaffold material for cell culture and cell culture container (2025-11-04),

4. 12420281 - Microchannel chip (2025-09-23),

5. 12264311 - Method for isolating nucleic acid, nucleic acid isolation kit, and inspection chip (2025-04-01),

6. 12241907 - Chip and fluid-merging method (2025-03-04),

7. 11940458 - Measurement tool for collecting bodily samples with improved measurement precision (2024-03-26),

8. 11291993 - Micro-fluid chip (2022-04-05),

9. 11016087 - Implement for inspection, inspecting device and inspecting method (2021-05-25),

10. 10435533 - Carbon material, resin composite material, and method for producing said carbon material and resin composite material (2019-10-08),

11. 10377838 - Resin composite material and method for producing resin composite material (2019-08-13),

12. 9068037 - Method for producing resin composite material, and resin composite material (2015-06-30),

Title: Nobuhiko Inui: Innovator in Cell Culture Technology

Introduction

Nobuhiko Inui is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of cell culture technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative work has paved the way for advancements in biological research and medical applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Inui has developed a scaffold material for cell culture and a microchannel chip. The scaffold material is designed to facilitate the formation of cell masses efficiently. It includes a substrate with a protrusion patterned in a dot or line formation, made from synthetic resin that promotes cell adhesion. The protrusion's height is carefully controlled to enhance its functionality. The microchannel chip features a first channel, a reagent holder, and a gas inlet, allowing for the precise merging of reagents with specimens, thereby improving experimental outcomes.

Career Highlights

Inui has worked with notable companies such as Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. and Sekisui Medical Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative solutions for cell culture and related technologies.

Collaborations

Inui has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kazuhiko Imamura and Tsutomu Nakamura. Their joint efforts have further advanced the research and development of cell culture technologies.

Conclusion

Nobuhiko Inui's contributions to cell culture technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in biological research and medical applications.