Harutoshi Oikawa

Title: Harutoshi Oikawa: Flexible Circuit and Display Technology

Introduction

Harutoshi Oikawa is an inventor based in Miyagi, Japan, whose work includes innovations in flexible printed circuits and display technology. He is associated with Sony Corporation and is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Oikawa’s listed recent patent work includes two inventions titled “Flexible Printed Circuit, Touch Panel, Display Panel and Display.”

One patent describes a flexible printed circuit with a substrate containing an opening or notch near one end. Its wiring layers are arranged to avoid or cover that feature, while conductive members connect to the wiring through specified regions. This design addresses electrical connections and component placement in a compact flexible circuit.

The other patent describes wiring layers on both sides of a flexible substrate, with conductive members positioned near a through-hole and an end section. An insulating layer separates specified wiring and conductive regions. The arrangement supports electrical connections across the substrate while maintaining insulation between components.

Career Highlights

Oikawa’s listed inventions focus on flexible circuit structures and their potential use in touch panels and display panels. His work reflects the engineering challenges of routing electrical connections through thin, bendable substrates.

Collaborations

Oikawa is associated with Sony Corporation. His listed coworkers include Kiyohiro Kimura and Kazuhiro Miura.

Conclusion

Harutoshi Oikawa’s patent work centers on flexible printed circuits and display-related technologies, contributing to the development of compact electronic components.