Nobuhiro Hanafusa

This inventor holds 36 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Magnetic Particle Manipulation. Top assignees: Shimadzu Corporation, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Inc., Riken Corporation. Active years: 2000-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 36 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 75.0

EPO Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 8)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 147(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Inc.

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Magnetic Particle

Preprocessing Apparatus

Microchip Processing

Sample Extraction

Reaction Processing

Dispensing Device

Pretreatment Method

Autonomous Device

Analysis System

Micro Droplet Operation

Liquid Portioning

Cell-Free Protein Synthesis

36 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12201994 - Magnetic particle manipulating apparatus (2025-01-21),

2. 11766672 - Apparatus for manipulating magnetic particles (2023-09-26),

3. 11604203 - Preprocessing apparatus (2023-03-14),

4. 11441975 - Controlling method of preprocessing apparatus (2022-09-13),

5. 11385251 - Pretreatment method for specimen held in microchannel, pretreatment apparatus for performing pretreat method, and analysis system provided with pretreatment apparatus (2022-07-12),

6. 11385206 - Preprocessing apparatus and analysis system comprising the preprocessing apparatus (2022-07-12),

7. 11333583 - Sample extraction tool (2022-05-17),

8. 11326990 - Autonomous preprocessing device and analysis system provided with the autonomous preprocessing device (2022-05-10),

9. 11162924 - Preprocessing device and analysis system provided with same (2021-11-02),

10. 11092575 - Pretreatment device, and analysis system provided with same (2021-08-17),

11. 10488374 - Preprocessing device and analysis system provided with same (2019-11-26),

12. 10473630 - Preprocessing kit, preprocessing apparatus using said preprocessing kit to preprocess sample, and analysis system provided with said preprocessing apparatus (2019-11-12),

13. 10391483 - Dispensing device (2019-08-27),

14. 10029253 - Micro droplet operation device and reaction processing method using the same (2018-07-24),

15. 9550184 - Reactor plate and reaction processing method (2017-01-24),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Inventor Nobuhiro Hanafusa

Introduction:

Nobuhiro Hanafusa, a talented inventor hailing from Kyoto, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of technology with his impressive tally of 35 patents.

Latest Patents:

1. Apparatus for manipulating magnetic particles: Hanafusa's innovative apparatus features a latch mechanism that prevents unintentional opening of doors, enhancing user convenience and safety in manipulating magnetic particles.

2. Preprocessing apparatus: His pretreatment device streamlines liquid pretreatment processes, offering a solution for efficient handling of septum-attached containers.

Career Highlights:

Hanafusa has left his mark on renowned companies like Shimadzu Corporation and Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Inc., where his inventive spirit and expertise have been instrumental in driving technological advancements.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Hanafusa has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Koretsugu Ogata and Koji Tanimizu, showcasing his ability to work synergistically to develop innovative solutions in the realm of technology.

Conclusion:

Inventor Nobuhiro Hanafusa's inventive prowess and dedication to technological advancements continue to shape the landscape of innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and inspiring future generations of inventors.