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Noda, Japan

Tatsuo Horiuchi

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Noda Institute for Scientific Research, Kikkoman Corporation. Active years: 1983-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tatsuo Horiuchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tatsuo-horiuchi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 26(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Noda, JP (1983 - 1995)
  • Nagareyama, JP (1991 - 1999)
  • Chiba, JP (2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 30 
 
Noda Institute for Scientific Research
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 244 
 
Kikkoman Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1983-2000

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6054305 - Pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase gene, recombinant DNA, and process for (2000-04-25),
2. 5942427 - N-acetylmannosamine dehydrogenase gene and novel recombinant DNA as well (1999-08-24),
3. 5453369 - Enzyme for producing novel cyclooisomaltooligosaccharides (1995-09-26),
4. 5364936 - Cycloisomaltooligosaccharides (1994-11-15),
5. 5260197 - L-fucose dehydrogenase, a process for production thereof, quantitative (1993-11-09),
6. 5227299 - NADH kinase and a process for producing the same (1993-07-13),
7. 5068190 - N-acetylhexosamine-dehydrogenase, process for producing same, method for (1991-11-26),
8. 5037739 - N-acetylmannosamine dehydrogenase, process for its production, method (1991-08-06),
9. 4960701 - N-acetylmannosamine dehydrogenase, process for its production, method (1990-10-02),
10. 4634663 - Method and reagent for quantitative determination of N-acetylhexosamine (1987-01-06),
11. 4621057 - N-acetylhexosamine oxidase and process for producing the same (1986-11-04),
12. 4395487 - Method for assay of .alpha.-amylase activity (1983-07-26),

Title: Innovations of Tatsuo Horiuchi

Introduction

Tatsuo Horiuchi is a notable inventor based in Noda, Japan, recognized for his contributions to biotechnology. He holds a total of 12 patents, showcasing his innovative work in the field.

Latest Patents

Horiuchi's latest patents include significant advancements such as the pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase gene and recombinant DNA. This invention discloses a pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase gene that codes for a polypeptide containing a specific amino acid sequence. The process involves culturing a microorganism from the genus Escherichia that carries the recombinant DNA, leading to the recovery of pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase from the culture. Additionally, he has developed the N-acetylmannosamine dehydrogenase gene derived from a microorganism belonging to the genus Flavobacterium. This gene is defined by a specific restriction enzyme map and encodes a 271 amino acid sequence, allowing for the production of N-acetylmannosamine dehydrogenase on an industrial scale.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Horiuchi has worked with esteemed organizations such as the Noda Institute for Scientific Research and Kikkoman Corporation. His work has significantly impacted the field of biotechnology, particularly in enzyme production and genetic engineering.

Collaborations

Horiuchi has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Toshiko Kurokawa and Tetsuya Oguma. These collaborations have further enhanced his research and innovations.

Conclusion

Tatsuo Horiuchi's contributions to biotechnology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in genetic engineering and enzyme production.

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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