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Futtsu, Japan

Yoichi Abe

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Nippon Steel Corporation. Active years: 2004-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoichi Abe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoichi-abe-1r77oz0y

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 83.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 13(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chiba, JP (2004 - 2007)
  • Futtsu, JP (2006 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 3,713 
 
Nippon Steel Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2012

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8308844 - Method of reduction treatment of metal oxides or steelmaking waste and method of concentrating and recovering zinc and/or lead (2012-11-13),
2. 7879132 - Method for reduction treatment of metal oxide or ironmaking waste and method for concentration and recovery zinc and/or lead (2011-02-01),
3. 7192552 - Facility for reducing metal oxide, method of operating the same, and shaped article of raw material for reducing furnace (2007-03-20),
4. 6993855 - Method for drying compact containing metal oxide, method for reducing metal oxide, and rotary-hearth-type metal reducing furnace (2006-02-07),
5. 6986801 - Method of producing reduced iron compacts in rotary hearth-type reducing furnace, reduced iron compacts, and method of producing molten iron using them (2006-01-17),
6. 6755888 - Facility for reducing metal oxide, method for operating the facilities and moldings as raw material to be charged to reduction furnace (2004-06-29),

Title: Yoichi Abe: Innovator in Metal Oxide Reduction Technologies

Introduction

Yoichi Abe is a prominent inventor based in Futtsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of metal oxide reduction, holding a total of 6 patents. His innovative methods have the potential to enhance the efficiency of metal recovery processes.

Latest Patents

Abe's latest patents include a "Method of reduction treatment of metal oxides or steelmaking waste" and a "Method of concentrating and recovering zinc and/or lead." These methods utilize a powder containing metal oxides, alkali metals, and halogen elements. The process involves mixing the material with water to create a slurry, dehydrating it, and then charging the dehydrated material into a rotary hearth type reduction furnace for reduction. This innovative approach aims to improve the efficiency of metal recovery from waste materials.

Career Highlights

Yoichi Abe is currently employed at Nippon Steel Corporation, where he continues to develop and refine his patented technologies. His work focuses on advancing methods that contribute to sustainable practices in the steelmaking industry.

Collaborations

Abe has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tetsuharu Ibaraki and Shoji Imura, to further enhance the impact of his inventions in the field.

Conclusion

Yoichi Abe's contributions to metal oxide reduction technologies exemplify the importance of innovation in industrial processes. His work not only advances the field but also promotes sustainability in metal recovery.

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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