Chiba, Japan

Eriko Maeda

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sii Printek Inc.. Active years: 2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eriko Maeda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eriko-maeda-w75awbze

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


% Patents Active = 75.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2019

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Eriko Maeda: Innovator in Liquid Ejecting Technology

Introduction

Eriko Maeda is a prominent inventor based in Chiba, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of liquid ejecting technology, holding a total of 4 patents. Her innovative work focuses on the development of advanced ink jet heads and related apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents, Eriko Maeda has developed a liquid ejecting head and a liquid ejecting apparatus. According to an embodiment, her ink jet head includes a pair of actuator plates, a return plate, and a flow passage plate. The actuator plates are arranged to face each other in a Y-direction, with multiple channels extending in a Z-direction and spaced apart in an X-direction. The return plate is positioned on the opening end side of the channels, forming a circulation passage that communicates with the channels. Additionally, the flow passage plate is situated between the actuator plates, featuring an inlet flow passage for ink and an outlet flow passage that connects to the circulation passage.

Another notable patent involves a liquid ejecting head chip, which includes an actuator plate and a cover plate. Channel grooves for discharge and non-discharge channels are formed on the actuator plate's front surface, arranged alternately in the X-direction. These channels are designed with a groove width of less than 70 µm to accommodate a high density of nozzles, with specific widths of 55 µm, 50 µm, or 40 µm.

Career Highlights

Eriko Maeda is currently employed at Sii Printek Inc., where she continues to innovate in the field of liquid ejecting technology. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of ink jet printing systems.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Eriko has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Daichi Nishikawa and Hitoshi Nakayama. These partnerships have contributed to her success and the development of her patented technologies.

Conclusion

Eriko Maeda is a trailblazer in the field of liquid ejecting technology, with a focus on creating efficient and high-density ink jet systems. Her contributions have significantly impacted the industry, showcasing her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology.

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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