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Nasushiobara, Japan

Tetsuya Kawagishi

This inventor holds 74 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Ultrasound Imaging (CPC class A61B). Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Canon Medical Systems Corporation. Active years: 1998-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tetsuya Kawagishi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tetsuya-kawagishi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 74 

% Patents Active = 86.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 513(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 476(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Minato-ku, JP (2003)
  • Tochigi-ken, JP (2001 - 2010)
  • Kuroiso, JP (2002 - 2016)
  • Kasushiobara, JP (2016)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2019 - 2022)
  • Tochigi, JP (2022)
  • Otawara, JP (1998 - 2023)
  • Nasushiobara, JP (2010 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal37 out of 53,276 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal37 out of 2,018 
 
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal21 out of 1,350 
 
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
 patents
4. 3 out of 195 
 
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
 patents
5. 1 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
6. 1 out of 3,803 
 
Johns Hopkins University
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Ultrasound Imaging
Image Processing
Diagnostic Apparatus
Tissue Elasticity
Medical Processing
Signal Processing
Phase Rotation
Cardiac Motion
Harmonic Imaging
Nonlinear Components
Shearwave Displacement
Probe Pressurization
74 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12745988 - Ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus, image processing apparatus, and image processing method for tissue displacement caused by a shearwave generated by acoustic radiation force (2026-09-29),
2. 12290405 - Analyzing apparatus (2025-05-06),
3. RE50229 - Medical processing apparatus and medical processing method (2024-12-10),
4. 12089989 - Analyzing apparatus and analyzing method (2024-09-17),
5. 11844651 - Analyzing apparatus and analyzing method using distribution information (2023-12-19),
6. 11826203 - Analyzing apparatus (2023-11-28),
7. 11730444 - Image processing apparatus and ultrasound diagnosis apparatus (2023-08-22),
8. 11701091 - Ultrasound analysis apparatus and method for tissue elasticity and viscosity based on the hormonic signals (2023-07-18),
9. 11672506 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and image processing apparatus (2023-06-13),
10. 11564659 - Ultrasonic diagnostic and image processing apparatus for tissue harmonic imaging by extracting nonlinear components from three signals via addition after phase rotation (2023-01-31),
11. 11534142 - Ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus, image processing apparatus, and image processing method for tissue displacement caused by a shearwave generated by acoustic radiation force (2022-12-27),
12. 11517288 - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and image generating method (2022-12-06),
13. 11317896 - Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and image processing apparatus (2022-05-03),
14. 11302438 - Analyzing apparatus and analyzing method (2022-04-12),
15. 11298109 - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and image processing apparatus (2022-04-12),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Tetsuya Kawagishi

Introduction: Tetsuya Kawagishi, based in Nasushiobara, Japan, is a distinguished inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions to medical technology. With an impressive portfolio of 72 patents, Kawagishi has made significant strides in the field of medical processing.

Latest Patents: Among his latest innovations are a "Medical Processing Apparatus and Medical Processing Method" and an "Analyzing Apparatus and Analyzing Method." The medical processing apparatus incorporates advanced circuitry that enhances medical data analysis by adding critical information about heart regions. This allows for improved display and interpretation of analysis results. The analyzing apparatus further refines this process by calculating index values to assess the similarity between pairs of medical images, aiding in the accurate interpretation of time-series medical data.

Career Highlights: Tetsuya Kawagishi has worked with reputable organizations such as Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. His tenure in these companies has equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary to innovate in medical technology, ultimately leading to the development of his patented inventions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kawagishi has collaborated with talented colleagues, including Yasuhiko Abe and Yoshitaka Mine. These partnerships have been instrumental in advancing his projects and enhancing the impact of his inventions in the medical field.

Conclusion: Tetsuya Kawagishi's contributions to medical technology exemplify the power of innovation in improving healthcare solutions. His extensive patent portfolio underscores his dedication to exploration and advancement in medical processing and analysis. As he continues to innovate, the impact of his work will likely shape the future of medical technology significantly.

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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