Tokyo, Japan

Akira Yoshida

This inventor holds 115 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 17 EPO patents, primarily in Image Forming Apparatus (CPC class B30B15-061). Top assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1983-2026.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 115 

% Patents Active = 61.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 1,007(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 942(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Gunma, JP (1987)
  • Annaka, JP (1988)
  • Kyoto, JP (1990)
  • Tondabayashi, JP (1995)
  • Nara-ken, JP (1998)
  • Hiromachi, JP (1983 - 1999)
  • Nara, JP (1999)
  • Shizuoka-ken, JP (1999)
  • Chiba, JP (2002 - 2006)
  • Hatano, JP (2006)
  • Yamato, JP (2006 - 2009)
  • Kawasaki, JP (1985 - 2012)
  • Sagamihara, JP (1995 - 2013)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2005 - 2013)
  • Hadano, JP (2005 - 2014)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2014)
  • Kanuma, JP (2002 - 2016)
  • Yokohama, JP (2000 - 2017)
  • Nakano-ku, JP (2017)
  • Osaka, JP (1994 - 2021)
  • Tokyo, JP (1990 - 2023)
  • Tochigi, JP (2023)
  • Hirakata, JP (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 28,951 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal19 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
bronzeMedal14 out of 4,980 
 
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 14 out of 52 
 
Yamauchi Corporation
 patents
5. 11 out of 613 
 
Sankyo Company, Limited
 patents
6. 6 out of 39,378 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
7. 6 out of 25,974 
 
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation
 patents
8. 5 out of 5,989 
 
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
 patents
9. 3 out of 35 
 
Covalent Materials Corporation
 patents
10. 3 out of 42,740 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
11. 3 out of 4,260 
 
Sony Group Corporation
 patents
12. 2 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
13. 2 out of 28 
 
International Superconductivity Technology Center, the Juridical Foundation
 patents
14. 2 out of 2 
 
Perfect Shoji Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
15. 1 out of 987 
 
Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
16. 1 out of 30 
 
Coorstek Kk
 patents
17. 1 out of 1 
 
Covalent Material Corporation
 patent
18. 1 out of 1 
 
Covalent Materials Corportion
 patent
19. 1 out of 3,208 
 
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
 patents
20. 1 out of 3,781 
 
Renesas Technology Corp.
 patents
21. 1 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1983-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Forming Apparatus
Electrophotographic Member
Nitride Semiconductor
Hot Press Cushioning Material
Toner Density Control
Ozone Liquid Generator
Optical Sensor
Gallium Phthalocyanine Crystal
Video Sound Output System
Information Processing Device
Cushioning Material
Manufacturing Method
115 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Unveiling the Ingenuity of Tokyo-Based Inventor Akira Yoshida

Introduction: Meet the brilliant inventor Akira Yoshida, hailing from Tokyo, Japan, with an impressive track record of 110 patents to his name. Yoshida's innovative spirit shines through in his latest patents, including the groundbreaking inventions of hot press cushioning material and its production method.

Latest Patents: Yoshida's hot press cushioning material boasts a unique composition, featuring a fiber material interwoven with rubber and independent pores. Another notable invention is a hot press cushioning material with a base material layer and an end face seal, enhancing durability and performance.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Akira Yoshida has made significant contributions to renowned companies such as Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. His expertise and creativity have left a lasting impact on the field of materials science and manufacturing.

Collaborations: Yoshida's innovative prowess is further amplified through collaborations with esteemed colleagues such as Takeshi Murakami and Nobutaka Takeuchi. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of technology and created novel solutions to industry challenges.

Conclusion: Akira Yoshida's dedication to innovation and his remarkable portfolio of patents underscore his position as a trailblazer in the world of inventors. His visionary work continues to inspire and shape the future of materials engineering.

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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