Ibaraki, Japan

Tomoaki Shibata

This inventor holds 25 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Materials. Top assignees: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., Jfe Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation. Active years: 2005-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomoaki Shibata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomoaki-shibata-8uz65ys3

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 25 

% Patents Active = 36.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 72(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kitakyushu, JP (2008)
  • Tsukuba, JP (2005 - 2012)
  • Ibaraki, JP (2010 - 2015)
  • Tokyo, JP (2011 - 2022)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2005-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Resin Film
Optical Waveguide
Semiconductor Device
Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet
Flexible Optical Waveguide
Opto-Electric Hybrid Board
Photoelectric Composite Module
Adhesive Composition
Electronic Devices
Optical Communication
High Strength Steel
Manufacturing Method
25 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Tomoaki Shibata

Introduction

Tomoaki Shibata is a prolific inventor based in Ibaraki, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of flexible materials and semiconductor devices. With a remarkable portfolio of 25 patents, he has demonstrated a commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions are a resin film and a laminated film. The resin film includes a resin composition designed for forming a flexible resin layer, which encompasses an elastomer, a polymerizable compound, and a polymerization initiator. The laminated film consists of a base material film with a resin film formed on it, alongside a protective film attached to the resin film. Additionally, he has developed a method for producing semiconductor devices that involves a circuit board featuring a flexible resin layer which encapsulates a circuit component. This method includes immersing a flexible substrate in an encapsulant, drying it, and curing it to form the protective resin layer.

Career Highlights

Tomoaki Shibata has held influential roles in prominent companies, including Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., and JFE Steel Corporation. His work has not only contributed to his knowledge and expertise but has also driven advancements in the industries he has been part of.

Collaborations

During his career, Shibata has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Atsushi Takahashi and Hiroshi Masuda. Together, they have worked on various projects, extending the reach and impact of their innovations in technology.

Conclusion

With his impressive array of patents and collaborations, Tomoaki Shibata stands out as a key figure in the development of innovative materials and methods in semiconductor technology. His work continues to influence advancements in the field, making him a vital contributor to modern engineering.

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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