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Ube, Japan

Tokuo Matsuzaki

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Ube Industries, Inc., Produits Chimiques Ugine Kuhlmann. Active years: 1977-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tokuo Matsuzaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tokuo-matsuzaki

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 92.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 69(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ube, JA (1977 - 1978)
  • Yamaguchi, JP (1997 - 1999)
  • Ube, JP (1980 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 1,432 
 
Ube Industries, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 256 
 
Produits Chimiques Ugine Kuhlmann
 patents

Years Active: 1977-2003

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6608235 - Method of reducing epoxidized organic compound with hydrogen (2003-08-19),
2. 6335472 - Method of hydrogenating epoxidized C6—C12 cyclohydrocarbon compounds (2002-01-01),
3. 5977416 - Dehydration catalyst and process for producing a monoalkylether of a (1999-11-02),
4. 5885917 - Porous lithium aluminate carrier of spinel structure for catalyst (1999-03-23),
5. 5688984 - Porous lithium aluminate carrier of spinel structure for catalyst (1997-11-18),
6. 5380906 - Process for preparing carbonic diester (1995-01-10),
7. 5292916 - Method of producing carbonic acid diester (1994-03-08),
8. 4874888 - Process for the preparation of a diester of oxalic acid (1989-10-17),
9. 4278614 - Process for the catalytical preparation of acrylonitrile (1981-07-14),
10. 4205010 - Method for the catalytical production of acrylonitrile (1980-05-27),
11. 4097518 - Method for the catalytic production of acrylonitrile (1978-06-27),
12. 4070390 - Method for the catalytical preparation of acrylonitrile (1978-01-24),
13. 4009194 - Catalytic ammoxidation of olefins to nitriles (1977-02-22),

Title: Tokuo Matsuzaki: Innovator in Organic Chemistry

Introduction

Tokuo Matsuzaki is a prominent inventor based in Ube, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the area of epoxidized organic compounds. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Matsuzaki's work has had a considerable impact on chemical processes and applications.

Latest Patents

Matsuzaki's latest patents include innovative methods for reducing epoxidized organic compounds with hydrogen. This method allows for the efficient reduction of epoxy group-containing organic compounds, such as C-C saturated or unsaturated epoxy cycloaliphatic compounds, using a nickel catalyst. By introducing a basic substance into the reduction reaction system, he has achieved high yields while minimizing by-products. Another notable patent involves the hydrogenation of epoxidized C6–C12 cyclohydrocarbon compounds. This process converts epoxidized cycloalkanes, cycloalkenes, and cycloalkadienes into valuable cycloalkanols, cycloalkanones, and cycloalkanes under specific pressure and temperature conditions, utilizing a catalyst containing platinum group metals.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Matsuzaki has worked with reputable companies, including Ube Industries, Inc. and Produits Chimiques Ugine Kuhlmann. His expertise in organic chemistry has been instrumental in advancing the research and development of chemical processes within these organizations.

Collaborations

Matsuzaki has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Kyoji Ohdan and Yasuo Nakamura. Their combined efforts have contributed to the success of various projects and innovations in the field of organic chemistry.

Conclusion

Tokuo Matsuzaki's contributions to organic chemistry through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His innovative methods for reducing and hydrogenating epoxidized compounds continue to shape the industry and inspire future research.

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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