This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Takeda Chemical Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1997-2017.
Location History:
- Ikeda, JP (1997)
- Osaka, JP (2000 - 2017)
Company Filing History:
5 out of 1,226 
2 out of 1,858 
Years Active: 1997-2017
Title: Innovations of Tomomichi Futo
Introduction
Tomomichi Futo is a notable inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in the development of sustained-release compositions. With a total of 7 patents to his name, Futo's work has had a considerable impact on drug delivery systems.
Latest Patents
Futo's latest patents focus on sustained-release compositions and methods for producing them. These compositions involve a water-soluble physiologically active peptide that is uniformly dispersed in a microcapsule made from a lactic acid polymer or its salt. The physiologically active substance is contained in an amount ranging from 15 to 35 wt/wt % of the total microcapsules. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the lactic acid polymer is between about 11,000 to about 27,000. This innovation is characterized by a high content of the physiologically active substance, suppression of initial excessive release within one day after administration, and a stable drug sustained-release over an extended period.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Tomomichi Futo has worked with prominent companies in the pharmaceutical industry. He has been associated with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Takeda Chemical Industries, Inc. His work in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in drug delivery systems.
Collaborations
Futo has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Masuhisa Hori and Kazuhiro Saito. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patented technologies.
Conclusion
Tomomichi Futo's contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences through his innovative patents have significantly advanced drug delivery systems. His work continues to influence the industry and improve patient care.