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Niigata, Japan

Tomohiro Watanabe

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 8 EPO patents. Top assignees: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Other. Active years: 2001-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomohiro Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomohiro-watanabe-5kk3310l

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 17(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ichihara, JP (2001)
  • Joetsu, JP (2020 - 2023)
  • Niigata, JP (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 5,989 
 
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2025

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12312310 - Methods of producing 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compounds (2025-05-27),
2. 12312309 - 3-acyloxymethyl-3-butenal acetal compounds (2025-05-27),
3. 11897842 - Method for producing 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compound (2024-02-13),
4. 11746078 - Kinetic resolution reaction of a (1RS,2SR)-(2-hydroxy-3,5,5-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl)methyl carboxylate compound, a process for preparing optically active trans-α-necrodyl isobutyrate, and a process for preparing optically active γ-necrodyl isobutyrate (2023-09-05),
5. 11530176 - Processes for preparing a 2-(1,2,2-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl)-2-oxoethyl carboxylate compound and hydroxymethyl 1,2,2-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl ketone, and a halomethyl (1,2,2-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl) ketone compound (2022-12-20),
6. 11518729 - Processes for preparing 5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-3-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate compounds and 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-oxo-3-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate compounds from 3,3-dimethyl-1-butene-1,4-dicarboxylate compounds and 1,3,3-trimethyl-1-butene-1,4-dicarboxylate compounds, and 1,3,3-trimethyl-1-butene-1,4-dicarboxylate compounds (2022-12-06),
7. 11384046 - 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compound and methods for producing aldehyde compound and ester compound using the same (2022-07-12),
8. 11370741 - Processes for preparing alpha-necrodyl compounds and processes for preparing gamma-necrodyl compounds (2022-06-28),
9. 10781146 - Process for preparing a 5-alken-1-yne compound, (6Z)-1,1-dialkoxy-6-nonen-2-yne compound, (2E,6Z)-2,6-nonadienal and (2E)-cis-6,7-epoxy-2-nonenal, and 1,1-dialkoxy-6-nonen-2-yne compound (2020-09-22),
10. 10737999 - 1-haloalkadiene and a process for preparing the same and a process for preparing (9e, 11z)-9,11-hexadecadienyl acetate (2020-08-11),
11. 10662166 - Process for preparing (2E,6Z)-2,6-nonadienal and a process for preparing (2E)-cis 6,7-epoxy-2-nonenal (2020-05-26),
12. 10618862 - Process for preparing (9e, 11z)-9,11-hexadecadienal (2020-04-14),
13. 10611718 - 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compound and methods for producing aldehyde compound and ester compound using the same (2020-04-07),
14. 6257769 - Optical waveguide component (2001-07-10),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Tomohiro Watanabe

Introduction

Tomohiro Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Niigata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the development of acetal compounds. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Watanabe's work has had a notable impact on various applications in the industry.

Latest Patents

Watanabe's latest patents include the invention of 3-acyloxymethyl-3-butenal acetal compounds. This patent provides a 3-acyloxymethyl-3-butenal acetal compound of General Formula (10), where R and R, which may be the same or different, are each an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or are bonded to each other to form a divalent alkylene group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms. Additionally, he has developed methods for producing 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compounds. This method includes a step of hydrolyzing a 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal acetal compound of General Formula (1) to obtain the 7-methyl-3-methylene-7-octenal.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Watanabe has worked with notable companies, including Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. His expertise in chemical compounds has led to advancements that benefit various sectors. His innovative approach and dedication to research have established him as a respected figure in his field.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with talented individuals such as Takeshi Kinsho and Yusuke Nagae. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Tomohiro Watanabe's contributions to the field of chemistry through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to inspire advancements in chemical applications and innovation.

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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