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Hachioji, Japan

Akio Taira

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1977-1985.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akio Taira. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akio-taira

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 70(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hachioji, JA (1977)
  • Hachioji, JP (1983)
  • Hachiouji, JP (1981 - 1985)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 5,729 
 
Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1985

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4562344 - Automatic focus detecting mechanism for endoscopes (1985-12-31),
2. 4547047 - Microscope tube system (1985-10-15),
3. 4469404 - Image posture converting optical system (1984-09-04),
4. 4436384 - Binocular stereo-microscope (1984-03-13),
5. 4413889 - Focusing device for microscopes (1983-11-08),
6. 4412727 - Optical system for tiltable lens barrel of a microscope (1983-11-01),
7. 4397529 - Illumination system for microscopes (1983-08-09),
8. 4384200 - Apparatus for changing illumination optics of a microscope (1983-05-17),
9. 4253726 - Transmission type illumination equipment for microscopes (1981-03-03),
10. 4063797 - Transmitted illumination device for microscopes (1977-12-20),

Title: The Innovations of Akio Taira

Introduction

Akio Taira is a prominent inventor based in Hachiouji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technology, particularly in the development of endoscopes and microscopes. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Taira's work has had a lasting impact on medical and scientific imaging.

Latest Patents

One of Taira's latest patents is an automatic focus detecting mechanism for endoscopes. This innovative design incorporates a light receiving device on the eyepiece side in relation to an image guide, along with a driving mechanism for moving the objective lens near the eyepiece. This advancement allows for a slimmer and simpler endoscope while maintaining the functionality of an automatic focus detecting mechanism. Another notable patent is the microscope tube system, which features a Jentzch type binocular optical system. This system allows light to enter a beam splitter through a different surface than the front surface, resulting in a compact and high-quality optical system.

Career Highlights

Akio Taira is currently employed at Olympus Optical Company, Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of optical devices. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of imaging technologies used in various applications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Taira has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Shin-ichi Mihara and Toshihiro Imai. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of optical technologies and have fostered a collaborative environment for innovation.

Conclusion

Akio Taira's contributions to optical technology through his patents and collaborations have significantly advanced the fields of endoscopy and microscopy. His work continues to influence the development of high-quality imaging systems that are essential in medical and scientific research.

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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