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Tokyo, Japan

Xuelu Zou

This inventor holds 73 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Glass Manufacturing (CPC class C03C). Top assignee: Hoya Corporation. Active years: 1999-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Xuelu Zou. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/xuelu-zou

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 73 

% Patents Active = 42.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 831(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 720(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Tokyo, CN (2006)
  • Akashima, JP (2008)
  • Akishima, JP (1999 - 2012)
  • Shinjuku-ku, JP (2011 - 2014)
  • Tokyo, JP (1999 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal73 out of 2,571 
 
Hoya Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2016

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Glass
Information Recording Medium
Chemical Strengthening
Substrate
Mold Pressing
Precision Press-Molding
Manufacturing Method
Glass Element
Preform
Glass Substrate
Optical Element
73 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9236077 - Glass for use as substrate for information recording medium, substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium, and their production methods (2016-01-12),
2. 8883330 - Glass for chemical strengthening, substrate for information recording media and information recording media (2014-11-11),
3. 8826695 - Method for manufacturing optical glass element (2014-09-09),
4. 8785339 - Optical glass (2014-07-22),
5. 8785011 - Glass for use as substrate for information recording medium, substrate for information recording medium and information recording medium, and their production methods (2014-07-22),
6. 8741796 - Optical glass (2014-06-03),
7. 8741795 - Optical glass (2014-06-03),
8. 8728963 - Optical glass (2014-05-20),
9. 8703295 - Glass material for mold pressing, method for manufacturing same, and method for manufacturing optical glass element (2014-04-22),
10. 8697592 - Glass substrate for information recording medium and magnetic information recording medium to which the glass substrate is applied (2014-04-15),
11. 8656734 - Material for information recording medium substrate, information recording medium substrate, information recording medium, and method for manufacturing them (2014-02-25),
12. 8492299 - Optical glass (2013-07-23),
13. 8486536 - Glass material for press molding, method for manufacturing optical glass element using same, and optical glass element (2013-07-16),
14. 8476178 - Optical glass (2013-07-02),
15. 8424344 - Optical glass (2013-04-23),

Title: Xuelu Zou: Innovating Glass for Information Recording Media

Introduction: Xuelu Zou, a talented inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of information recording media with his innovative glass compositions. With an impressive portfolio of 73 patents, Zou has revolutionized the industry with his cutting-edge technologies.

Latest Patents: Zou's latest patents focus on the development of specialized glass for use as substrates in information recording media. These patents detail the compositions and production methods of glass that exhibit high thermal resistance and strength, essential for modern recording systems.

Career Highlights: Xuelu Zou is currently affiliated with Hoya Corporation, a leading company in the glass and optics industry. His collaboration with Hoya Corporation has led to groundbreaking advancements in materials science, particularly in the realm of information recording media.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Zou has worked closely with esteemed colleagues such as Mikio Ikenishi and Yasuhiro Fujiwara. Together, they have synergized their expertise to push the boundaries of glass technology and create innovative solutions for information storage and retrieval.

Conclusion: Xuelu Zou's relentless pursuit of excellence and his unwavering commitment to innovation have firmly established him as a pioneer in the field of information recording media. His groundbreaking work continues to shape the industry, setting new standards for performance and durability.

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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