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Kanagawa, Japan

Toshiyuki Kabata

This inventor holds 80 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Image Forming Apparatus (CPC class G03G15-2053). Top assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., Unitika Ltd., Dow Corning Toray Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1989-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshiyuki Kabata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshiyuki-kabata

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 80 

% Patents Active = 86.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 712(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 611(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1994 - 1996)
  • Machida, JP (1993 - 1999)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2013)
  • Yokohama, JP (1989 - 2014)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2003 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal80 out of 28,934 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 394 
 
Unitika Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 252 
 
Dow Corning Toray Company, Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,872 
 
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 359 
 
Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.
 patents
6. 1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Heating Device
Fixing Device
Image Forming Apparatus
Toner
Electrophotographic Method
Protective Agent
Nip Former
Drive Device
Metallic Sheets
Cleaning Blade
Lubricant Coater
Intermediate Transfer Belt
80 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12541163 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2026-02-03),
2. 12529984 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2026-01-20),
3. 12461473 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-11-04),
4. 12393141 - Fixing device and image forming apparatus (2025-08-19),
5. 12197155 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus with heat shield including first portion and second portion (2025-01-14),
6. 12197151 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-01-14),
7. 12135517 - Heating device, nip forming device, and image forming apparatus (2024-11-05),
8. 12124197 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus including lubricant and reflector (2024-10-22),
9. 12117768 - Image forming apparatus including a filter for collect foreign substances in air sucked into at least one intake (2024-10-15),
10. 12072651 - Heating device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2024-08-27),
11. 11959039 - Heating device configured to limit a temperature rise of a lubricant, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2024-04-16),
12. 11681250 - Nip former, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2023-06-20),
13. 11635724 - Method for manufacturing removable information sheet (2023-04-25),
14. 11618245 - Metallic paper, printed matter, and image forming method (2023-04-04),
15. 11036168 - Image forming method for metallic sheets (2021-06-15),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Toshiyuki Kabata

Introduction: Toshiyuki Kabata is a renowned inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan. His creative spirit and dedication to innovation have led to groundbreaking developments in various fields.

Latest Patents: Toshiyuki Kabata holds several recent patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. His inventions have garnered international recognition for their ingenuity and practicality.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Toshiyuki Kabata has worked with leading research institutions and technology companies to bring his ideas to life. His passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible has resulted in numerous successful projects.

Collaborations: Toshiyuki Kabata has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers from around the world to create cutting-edge solutions to complex problems. His ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams has been instrumental in his success as an inventor.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Toshiyuki Kabata stands as a shining example of innovation and creativity in the field of technology. His contributions have had a lasting impact on society, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of inventors.

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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