Niigata, Japan

Toshirou Minami

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Toshiba Ceramics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshirou Minami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshirou-minami

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

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Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2003

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Title: The Innovations of Toshirou Minami

Introduction

Toshirou Minami is a notable inventor based in Niigata, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the fabrication of silicon wafers. His innovative methods have implications for various technological applications.

Latest Patents

Minami holds a patent for a "Method of fabricating a single crystal ingot and method of fabricating a silicon wafer." This method involves pulling a silicon single crystal ingot from a silicon fused liquid, which is doped with nitrogen and carbon in polycrystalline silicon. The process utilizes the Czochralski method, ensuring specific densities of nitrogen and carbon within the ingot.

Career Highlights

Minami is associated with Toshiba Ceramics Co., Ltd., where he has been instrumental in advancing silicon wafer technology. His work has contributed to the efficiency and quality of silicon-based products, which are essential in the electronics industry.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Takashi Miyahara and Akihiko Kobayashi, further enhancing the innovative capabilities within his team.

Conclusion

Toshirou Minami's contributions to silicon wafer fabrication exemplify the importance of innovation in technology. His patented methods continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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