Yoshikazu Mizobuchi

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Medical Coatings. Top assignees: Marconi Data Systems Limited, Fenwal, Inc., 3M Innovative Properties Company. Active years: 1994-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshikazu Mizobuchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshikazu-mizobuchi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 243(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Madison, WI (US) (1994 - 1995)
Des Plaines, IL (US) (1995 - 2000)
Mundelein, IL (US) (2000 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

7 out of 32

Marconi Data Systems Limited

3M Innovative Properties Company

Videojet Systems International, Inc.

patents

6. 1 out of 194

Videojet Technologies Inc.

patents

7. 1 out of 834,513

Other

patents

Years Active: 1994-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Medical Containers

Terephthalate Plasticizer

Leukocyte Reduction

Biological Fluid Filters

Laser Markable Coating

Dye-Donor Film

Thermosensitive Systems

Ink Concentrates

Transparent Coating

Enhanced Dispersibility

Thermal Fusion

Pigment Treatment

20 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11957639 - Medical containers with terephthalate plasticizer for storing red blood cell products (2024-04-16),

2. 10940442 - Coatings for biological fluid filters (2021-03-09),

3. 10940248 - Systems and methods for recovering white blood cells from a leukoreduction filter (2021-03-09),

4. 10398625 - Medical containers with terephthalate plasticizer for storing red blood cell products (2019-09-03),

5. 10052428 - Methods and systems for the filterless reduction of leukocytes in a biological fluid (2018-08-21),

6. 9879223 - Methods and systems for the reduction of leukocytes in a biological fluid (2018-01-30),

7. 6478861 - Laser markable coating (2002-11-12),

8. 6372819 - Method of marking a substrate (2002-04-16),

9. 6261348 - Laser markable coating (2001-07-17),

10. 6210472 - Transparent coating for laser marking (2001-04-03),

11. 6133342 - Coating composition (2000-10-17),

12. 6120596 - Method for treating pigment particles to improve dispersibility and (2000-09-19),

13. 6103782 - Method of making dry pigment surface modified with polyethylene coating (2000-08-15),

14. 6051060 - Method of making pigment with increased hydrophilic properties (2000-04-18),

15. 6024789 - Method of preparing iron-containing pigment with enhanced dispersibility (2000-02-15),

Title: Innovations by Inventor Yoshikazu Mizobuchi

Introduction

Yoshikazu Mizobuchi, based in Mundelein, IL, is a prolific inventor known for his contributions to medical technology with a total of 20 patents to his name. His innovative spirit has been instrumental in enhancing the storage and recovery of blood components, thereby improving medical practices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Mizobuchi has developed a groundbreaking medical container designed specifically for storing red blood cell products. This container features walls made of a plastic composition that contains a polymeric material and at least one extractable agent, incorporating a terephthalate ester known to suppress hemolysis in red blood cells. Additionally, he has created systems and methods for recovering white blood cells from leukoreduction filters. This method involves providing a sugar solution that flows through a filter, allowing for the collection of elute that contains both the solution and the recovered white blood cells.

Career Highlights

Mizobuchi's career is marked by significant roles at Marconi Data Systems Limited and Fenwal, Inc. His work at these companies has allowed him to develop technologies that are vital to the medical field, particularly in the areas of blood component management.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Mizobuchi has collaborated with notable individuals such as Wing Sum Vincent Kwan and Jamice C Adams. These collaborations have helped foster innovation and have contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Yoshikazu Mizobuchi continues to be a significant figure in the field of medical innovation. His patents not only showcase his creativity and problem-solving abilities but also highlight his commitment to improving healthcare through technological advancements. His contributions are essential for enhancing the safety and efficacy of blood product storage and recovery methods.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.