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Tokyo, Japan

Akira Furukawa

This inventor holds 82 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 50 EPO patents, primarily in Electric Power Steering (CPC class H02P21-22). Top assignees: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, Mitsubishi Electric Cornoration. Active years: 1987-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akira Furukawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akira-furukawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 82 

% Patents Active = 79.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 154(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 144(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Nagaokakyo, JP (1987 - 1994)
  • Tsukuba, JP (1993 - 1994)
  • Chiyoda-ku, JP (2016)
  • Tokyo, JP (1995 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal63 out of 16,602 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
 patents
silverMedal16 out of 622 
 
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 31 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Cornoration
 patents

Years Active: 1987-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Electric Power Steering
Motor Control
Angle Detection
Power Conversion
Rotary Machine
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Current Detection
Inverter Device
Electric Drive
Failure Determination
Rotating Machine
82 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12528540 - Electric power steering device including rotation angle detection device (2026-01-20),
2. 12388383 - Controller for rotary electric machine (2025-08-12),
3. 12345553 - Angle detection device (2025-07-01),
4. 12278582 - Controller for rotary machine (2025-04-14),
5. 12258081 - Rotation angle detection device and electric power steering device including same rotation angle detection device (2025-03-25),
6. 12233964 - Power conversion device and electric power steering device (2025-02-25),
7. 12155330 - Power conversion device and electric power steering device (2024-11-26),
8. 12132423 - Controller for ac rotary electric machine and electric power steering apparatus (2024-10-29),
9. 12044554 - Angle detection device, and electric power steering device using same (2024-07-23),
10. 11936309 - Permanent-magnet-synchronous electric motor control device and electric power steering device provided with same (2024-03-19),
11. 11784585 - Power converter (2023-10-10),
12. 11598791 - Current detection apparatus and manufacturing method of the same (2023-03-07),
13. 11529993 - Motor controller and electric power steering apparatus (2022-12-20),
14. 11431273 - Controller for rotary machine and electric power steering apparatus (2022-08-30),
15. 11390316 - Control device for AC rotary machine and control device for electric power steering (2022-07-19),

Title: Inventor Akira Furukawa - Pioneering Innovations in Tokyo

Introduction: Akira Furukawa is a visionary inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Akira Furukawa holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable energy solutions, showcasing her commitment to creating a more advanced and sustainable future.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Akira Furukawa has worked with leading tech companies and research institutions in Japan, spearheading projects that have revolutionized industries and improved the quality of life for many.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Akira Furukawa has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity that has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion: Akira Furukawa's passion for innovation and her relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs in Tokyo and beyond.

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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