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Hino, Japan

Nobuyuki Matsuura

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Olympus Optical Company, Ltd., Olympus Corporation, Olympus Medical Systems Corporation. Active years: 1988-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobuyuki Matsuura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobuyuki-matsuura

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 92.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 3,257(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1988)
  • Hino, JP (1989 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 5,729 
 
Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 8,307 
 
Olympus Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1,268 
 
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1988-2013

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8403827 - Endoscopic insertion aid, endoscopic system, and method of inserting insertion portion of endoscope into body cavity by use of endoscopic insertion aid (2013-03-26),
2. 7201717 - Electronic endoscope (2007-04-10),
3. 6991602 - Medical treatment method and apparatus (2006-01-31),
4. 6786864 - Endoscopic system and method for positioning an indwelling tube (2004-09-07),
5. 6059718 - Endoscope form detecting apparatus in which coil is fixedly mounted by (2000-05-09),
6. 5840024 - Endoscope form detecting apparatus in which coil is fixedly mounted by (1998-11-24),
7. 5784098 - Apparatus for measuring three-dimensional configurations (1998-07-21),
8. 5050584 - Endoscope with a solid-state image pickup device (1991-09-24),
9. 4979497 - Endoscope (1990-12-25),
10. 4860731 - Endoscope (1989-08-29),
11. 4784119 - Insertion assembly of an endoscope (1988-11-15),
12. 4773395 - Endoscope (1988-09-27),
13. 4736734 - Endoscope with variable illumination angle (1988-04-12),

Title: Nobuyuki Matsuura: Innovator in Endoscopic Technology

Introduction

Nobuyuki Matsuura is a prominent inventor based in Hino, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of endoscopic technology. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Matsuura has developed innovative solutions that enhance medical procedures and improve patient outcomes.

Latest Patents

Matsuura's latest patents include an endoscopic insertion aid and an electronic endoscope. The endoscopic insertion aid features a tube member that allows the insertion section of an endoscope to be guided through the body cavity. It includes a pipeline for fluid supply and discharge, along with multiple balloons that inflate and deflate to facilitate the insertion process. The electronic endoscope incorporates a hard distal component and a leading bending piece, simplifying the structure while ensuring effective imaging through built-in components like a CCD.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Matsuura has worked with notable companies such as Olympus Optical Company, Ltd. and Olympus Corporation. His work has significantly advanced the capabilities of endoscopic devices, making procedures safer and more efficient for healthcare professionals.

Collaborations

Matsuura has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Hisao Yabe and Raifu Matsui, contributing to the development of cutting-edge medical technologies.

Conclusion

Nobuyuki Matsuura's innovative work in endoscopic technology has made a lasting impact on the medical field. His patents reflect a commitment to improving healthcare through advanced engineering solutions.

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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