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Kanagawa, Japan

Toshio Kobayashi

This inventor holds 78 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Semiconductor Devices (CPC class D04H). Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Unicharm Corporation, Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1985-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshio Kobayashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshio-kobayashi-biwlj57n

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 78

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 21

Forward Citations = 1,399(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,365(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Ehime, JP (1985 - 1986)
  • Hadano, JP (1987)
  • Hatano, JP (1991)
  • Isehara, JP (1993)
  • Ninomiya, JP (1994)
  • Kawanoe, JP (1987 - 1995)
  • Kawasaki, JP (1995)
  • Atsugi, JP (1995 - 2000)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (1998 - 2004)
  • Ohta-ku, JP (2004)
  • Kagawa-ken, JP (2002 - 2007)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1987 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal28 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
silverMedal24 out of 1,655 
 
Unicharm Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal8 out of 28,957 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
4. 5 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
5. 4 out of 5,300 
 
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
 patents
6. 3 out of 2,770 
 
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
 patents
7. 2 out of 4,826 
 
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents
8. 4 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Nonvolatile Memory
Semiconductor Device
Thin-Film Resistance
Memory Transistor Array
Fabrication Process
Elastically Stretchable
Composite Sheet
Wiring Forming Method
Nonwoven Fabric
Thermally Conductive Gas
Optical Element
Integrated Circuit
78 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8823097 - Protection device with a thin-film resistance connected to plural drain regions (2014-09-02),
2. 8164131 - Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and method of manufacturing the same (2012-04-24),
3. 7605424 - Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing semiconductor device (2009-10-20),
4. 7453118 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device (2008-11-18),
5. 7300895 - Elastically stretchable composite sheet and process for making the same (2007-11-27),
6. 7265409 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory (2007-09-04),
7. 7255763 - Process for making fibrous web having inelastic extensibility (2007-08-14),
8. 7227255 - Semiconductor device and method of producing the same (2007-06-05),
9. 7074706 - Semiconductor device and wiring forming method in semiconductor device (2006-07-11),
10. 7074675 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and process for fabricating the same (2006-07-11),
11. 7057233 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and process for fabricating the same (2006-06-06),
12. 7049655 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and process for fabricating the same (2006-05-23),
13. 7049180 - Method of fabricating a memory transistor array utilizing insulated word lines as gate electrodes (2006-05-23),
14. 7038271 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and process for fabricating the same (2006-05-02),
15. 7034356 - Non-volatile semiconductor memory device and process for fabricating the same (2006-04-25),

Title: Toshio Kobayashi: Pioneering Inventor from Kanagawa

Introduction: Toshio Kobayashi is a renowned inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Kobayashi's latest patents focus on advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, showcasing his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological development.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over three decades, Kobayashi has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading projects that have revolutionized industries such as automation, healthcare, and transportation.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kobayashi has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists both in Japan and internationally, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Conclusion: Toshio Kobayashi's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating technology that improves lives have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global tech community.

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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