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Niihama, Japan

Yuki Furuichi

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Sumitomo Metal Mining Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2019-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuki Furuichi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuki-furuichi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 898 
 
Sumitomo Metal Mining Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2019-2025

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12261293 - Positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion secondary battery (2025-03-25),
2. 11329274 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, and production method thereof (2022-05-10),
3. 11171326 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using said positive electrode active material (2021-11-09),
4. 11108043 - Method for producing positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (2021-08-31),
5. 11063257 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, production method thereof, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (2021-07-13),
6. 11056681 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using said positive electrode active material (2021-07-06),
7. 11018338 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (2021-05-25),
8. 10950855 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the positive electrode active material (2021-03-16),
9. 10854873 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, and production method thereof (2020-12-01),
10. 10797302 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using said positive electrode active material (2020-10-06),
11. 10784507 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using said positive electrode active material (2020-09-22),
12. 10784500 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing the same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (2020-09-22),
13. 10497936 - Positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, method for producing same, and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using said positive electrode active material (2019-12-03),
14. 10177373 - Positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and method for producing same, and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufactured using said positive electrode active material (2019-01-08),

Title: Yuki Furuichi: Innovator in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

Introduction

Yuki Furuichi is a prominent inventor based in Niihama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of lithium-ion battery technology, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced materials that enhance the performance and efficiency of batteries.

Latest Patents

Furuichi's latest patents include a positive electrode active material for lithium-ion secondary batteries. This innovative material comprises a lithium-nickel composite oxide with a hexagonal layered structure. It is designed using single primary particles or a combination of single primary and secondary particles, ensuring that at least 30% of the particles are single primary particles. Additionally, the material features a specific ratio of diffraction peak intensities and a degree of circularity that meets stringent criteria.

Another notable patent involves a method for producing a positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. This method includes a mixing step that incorporates a W compound powder into a Li-metal composite oxide powder, followed by a heat-treating step to uniformly disperse tungsten on the surface of primary particles. This innovative approach aims to enhance the performance of nonaqueous electrolyte batteries.

Career Highlights

Yuki Furuichi is currently employed at Sumitomo Metal Mining Company, Ltd., where he continues to push the boundaries of battery technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of lithium-ion batteries, which are crucial for various applications, including electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Collaborations

Furuichi collaborates with esteemed colleagues such as Tetsufumi Komukai and Jun Yokoyama. Their combined expertise fosters an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to groundbreaking advancements in battery technology.

Conclusion

Yuki Furuichi's contributions to lithium-ion battery technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patents and ongoing research continue to shape the future of energy storage solutions.

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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