Abiko, Japan

Akihiro Midorikawa

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: France Bed Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1997-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akihiro Midorikawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akihiro-midorikawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1997-1999

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Akihiro Midorikawa: Innovator in Bed Technology

Introduction

Akihiro Midorikawa is a notable inventor based in Abiko, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of bed technology, holding 2 patents that showcase his innovative approach to enhancing user comfort.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is a bed apparatus designed to improve the functionality of traditional bed frames. This bed frame features a base plate with a fixed base plate portion secured to the frame, along with a hip plate portion and a back plate portion that are rotatively connected. The design allows the back plate portion to be raised by a back elevating mechanism, which synchronizes the movement of the hip plate portion. This innovative mechanism ensures that when the back plate is raised, the user's hip is not constrained between the fixed base plate and the back plate, enhancing overall comfort.

Career Highlights

Midorikawa is currently associated with France Bed Co., Ltd., where he continues to develop and refine his inventions. His work has significantly impacted the design and functionality of bedding solutions, making them more user-friendly and adaptable to individual needs.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Yoshio Oguma and Tetsuya Waku, contributing to a dynamic team focused on innovation in the bedding industry.

Conclusion

Akihiro Midorikawa's contributions to bed technology reflect his commitment to improving user comfort through innovative design. His patents and collaborative efforts continue to influence the industry positively.

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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