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Mishima, Japan

Yukihiro Abe

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Electrophotographic Technology. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2002-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yukihiro Abe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yukihiro-abe

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 60.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 148(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shizuoka-ken, JP (2002)
  • Shizuoka, JP (2004 - 2009)
  • Mishima, JP (2010 - 2016)
  • Kashiwa, JP (2019 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 93,136 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Electrophotographic Apparatus
Photosensitive Member
Toner Production
Additive for Toner
Vacuum Processing
Plasma Treatment
Manufacturing Method
Process Cartridge
Semiconductor Device
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12730389 - External additive for toner and toner (2026-09-08),
2. 12717252 - External additive for toner and toner (2026-08-25),
3. 12710704 - EXTERNAL ADDITIVE FOR TONER AND TONER (2026-08-18),
4. 12449741 - Toner (2025-10-21),
5. 12332599 - Toner (2025-06-17),
6. 12326690 - Toner and method for producing toner (2025-06-10),
7. 12271151 - Toner and method for manufacturing toner (2025-04-08),
8. 10976682 - Method for controlling electrophotographic apparatus (2021-04-13),
9. 10642175 - Electrophotographic photosensitive member and method for producing electrophotographic photosensitive member (2020-05-05),
10. 10338486 - Electrophotographic photosensitive member and electrophotographic apparatus (2019-07-02),
11. 9372416 - Method for manufacturing electrophotographic photosensitive member (2016-06-21),
12. 8771908 - Electrophotographic apparatus and electrophotographic photosensitive member (2014-07-08),
13. 7799496 - Electrophotographic photosensitive member, method of manufacturing electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus (2010-09-21),
14. 7732113 - Electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge and electrophotographic apparatus, and process for producing electrophotographic photosensitive member (2010-06-08),
15. 7704657 - Electrophotographic photosensitive member, method of manufacturing electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus (2010-04-27),

Title: Innovations of Yukihiro Abe

Introduction

Yukihiro Abe is a prominent inventor based in Mishima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of toner technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on the development of advanced toner compositions that enhance performance and efficiency.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a toner that comprises a toner particle containing a binder resin and an organic silicon polymer particle on the surface of the toner particle. The binder resin includes a crystalline resin, and specific conditions regarding the Young's modulus of the toner and the organic silicon polymer particle are defined. Another notable patent describes a toner that contains a toner particle with a binder resin and an inorganic fine particle. This invention specifies the use of various inorganic fine particles treated with fatty acids, ensuring a precise content range within the toner particle.

Career Highlights

Yukihiro Abe is associated with Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and printing technologies. His innovative work has played a crucial role in advancing the capabilities of toner products, contributing to the company's reputation for quality and innovation.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Toshiyasu Shirasuna and Kazuyoshi Akiyama, to further enhance the development of toner technologies.

Conclusion

Yukihiro Abe's contributions to toner technology through his patents and collaborations have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative spirit continues to drive advancements in imaging 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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