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Yawata, Japan

Shigeo Kobayashi

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1978-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shigeo Kobayashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shigeo-kobayashi-ihe8ixj3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 181(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Neyagawa, JP (1978)
  • Yawata, JP (1986 - 2001)
  • Kyoto, JP (1991 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1978-2002

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6451482 - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (2002-09-17),
2. 6242134 - Method of producing positive active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (2001-06-05),
3. 6193946 - Process for the preparation of a lithium composite metal oxide (2001-02-27),
4. 6120707 - Secondary battery (2000-09-19),
5. 6071648 - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (2000-06-06),
6. 5629110 - Method for producing cathode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte (1997-05-13),
7. 5393622 - Process for production of positive electrode active material (1995-02-28),
8. 5273843 - Non-aqueous inorganic electrolyte cell (1993-12-28),
9. 4997730 - Nonaqueous electrochemical cell and a method of manufacturing the same (1991-03-05),
10. 4623598 - Flat battery (1986-11-18),
11. 4125638 - Dry cells with stainless steel current collector (1978-11-14),

Title: Shigeo Kobayashi: Innovator in Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Secondary Batteries

Introduction

Shigeo Kobayashi is a prominent inventor based in Yawata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of battery technology, particularly in the development of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Kobayashi's work has had a substantial impact on energy storage solutions.

Latest Patents

One of Kobayashi's latest patents involves a non-aqueous secondary battery that features a positive electrode made from a lithium-containing metal oxide and a negative electrode composed of a carbon material. This innovative design includes electrodes separated by either a separator impregnated with an organic electrolyte solution or a solid electrolyte layer. Additionally, the negative electrode consists of a mixture of carbon material and various metal oxides, including TiO, Cr2O3, MnO, Fe2O3, CoO, Co2O3, Co3O4, NiO, Ni2O3, Ag2O, PbO, Sb2O3, Bi2O3, SeO2, and TeO2. Another notable patent focuses on the method of producing positive active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.

Career Highlights

Kobayashi is associated with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., a company known for its advancements in electronics and energy solutions. His work at Matsushita has allowed him to push the boundaries of battery technology, contributing to the development of more efficient and reliable energy storage systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kobayashi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Shoichiro Watanabe and Takafumi Fujiwara. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in advancing their shared goals in battery technology.

Conclusion

Shigeo Kobayashi's contributions to the field of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries highlight his role as a key innovator in energy storage technology. His patents and collaborations continue to influence the industry, paving the way for future advancements.

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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