This inventor holds 56 USPTO granted patents and 26 published patent applications and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Fluoropolymer Technology. Top assignees: Daikin Industries, Ltd., Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha, Minolta Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1989-2026.
USPTO Granted Patents = 56 (Patent Applications = 26)
% Patents Active = 82.1
EPO Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 30)
Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3
ph-index = 14
Forward Citations = 1,475(Granted Patents)
Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,438(Dec 10, 2025)
Location History:
- Azuchi, JP (1992)
- Sakai, JP (1994 - 2000)
- Settsu, JP (1989 - 2018)
- Osaka, JP (1990 - 2024)
Company Filing History:

Daikin Industries, Ltd.
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha

Minolta Company, Ltd.
4. 2 out of 114
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
5. 1 out of 1
Hitachi Maxell Kabushiki Kaisha
6. 1 out of 143

Kobe University
7. 1 out of 1
Showa Yuki Kabushiki Kaisha
where one patent can have more than one assignee
Years Active: 1989-2026
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Areas of Expertise:
Fluoropolymer
Water-Repellent Agents
Optical Materials
Antimicrobial Compositions
Copolymers
Heat-Resistant Materials
Fluorine-Containing Adhesives
Porous Polymer Films
Electrolyte Materials
Coating Compositions
Measurement Devices
Composite Materials
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30 patents pending (EPO):
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