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Shiga, Japan

Toyohisa Kurita

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Takara Shuzo Co., Inc., Takara Bio Inc.. Active years: 2002-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toyohisa Kurita. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toyohisa-kurita

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 3

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.4

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 10(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shiga, JP (2002 - 2004)
  • Otsu, JP (2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 190 
 
Takara Shuzo Co., Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 150 
 
Takara Bio Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2006

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7045322 - Process for producing lysosphingolipids (2006-05-16),
2. 6821761 - Sphingolipid ceramide N-deacylase, methods for producing sphingolipids and sphingolipid derivatives, and sphingolipid ceramide N-deacylase gene (2004-11-23),
3. 6428999 - Sphingolipid ceramide N-deacylase, methods for producing sphingolipids and sphingolipid derivatives, and spingolipid ceramide N-deacylase gene (2002-08-06),

Title: The Innovations of Toyohisa Kurita

Introduction

Toyohisa Kurita is a notable inventor based in Shiga, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of sphingolipid technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on the enzymatic production of lysosphingolipids and sphingolipid derivatives, which have important applications in medicine and biotechnology.

Latest Patents

Kurita's latest patents include a process for producing lysosphingolipids. This process utilizes an enzyme that specifically hydrolyzes the acid amide bond between a sphingoid and a fatty acid in a sphingolipid. The enzyme reaction is conducted in a two-phase system liquid reaction mixture, which contains an organic solvent forming an aqueous phase and a separation phase, potentially in the presence of a surfactant. Another significant patent involves a novel sphingolipid ceramide N-deacylase (SCDase) with wide substrate specificity. This invention outlines methods for enzymatically producing lysosphingolipids or sphingolipid derivatives using the SCDase, which is beneficial in various fields such as medicine and cell engineering. Additionally, it includes a gene encoding a polypeptide with SCDase activity, methods for industrial production of this polypeptide, and related probes and antibodies.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Toyohisa Kurita has worked with prominent companies such as Takara Shuzo Co., Inc. and Takara Bio Inc. His expertise in sphingolipid technology has positioned him as a key figure in the development of innovative biotechnological solutions.

Collaborations

Kurita has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Hiroyuki Izu and Ikunoshin Kato. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Toyohisa Kurita's contributions to the field of sphingolipid technology through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his importance as an inventor. His work continues to influence advancements in medicine and biotechnology.

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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