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Kanagawa, Japan

Hiroaki Sano

This inventor holds 58 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Organic Light Emitting Devices. Top assignees: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation. Active years: 1991-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroaki Sano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroaki-sano-kowbrp1a

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 58 

% Patents Active = 93.1

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 234(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 224(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • Machida, JP (2014 - 2016)
  • Chofu, JP (2015 - 2022)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2018 - 2023)
  • Yokohama, JP (2021 - 2023)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1991 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal36 out of 93,085 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal21 out of 10,647 
 
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 5,300 
 
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 702 
 
Lapis Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Organic Light Emitting Devices
Photoelectric Conversion
Display Apparatus
Imaging Devices
Illumination Apparatus
Electronic Equipment
Light Emitting Devices
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Measurement Methods
Optical Fiber
Communication Technologies
Moving Objects
58 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12557508 - Light-emitting device, display device, imaging device, electronic device, and method for producing light-emitting device (2026-02-17),
2. 12532604 - Organic device, method of manufacturing the same, display device, photoelectric conversion device, electronic apparatus, illumination device, and moving body (2026-01-20),
3. 12495668 - Organic light-emitting element, light-emitting device, display apparatus, image pickup apparatus, electronic apparatus, illumination apparatus, moving object, and image-forming apparatus (2025-12-09),
4. 12457873 - Organic light-emitting device, display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, and electronic apparatus (2025-10-28),
5. 12433126 - Light emitting apparatus, display device, photoelectric conversion device, electronic apparatus, and moving body (2025-09-30),
6. 12375786 - Apparatus, display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, electronic equipment, illumination apparatus, and moving object (2025-07-29),
7. 12328986 - Electronic device, display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, electronic apparatus, illumination apparatus, and moving object (2025-06-10),
8. 12279476 - Light emitting device, exposure system, imaging display device, imaging device, electronic device, and lighting device (2025-04-14),
9. 12256605 - Electronic device, display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, electronic equipment, illumination apparatus, and moving object (2025-03-18),
10. 12167630 - Apparatus comprising emission areas with different relative positioning of corresponding lenses (2024-12-10),
11. 12096653 - Display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, and electronic apparatus (2024-09-17),
12. 12075657 - Apparatus, display apparatus, photoelectric conversion apparatus, electronic equipment, illumination apparatus, and moving object (2024-08-27),
13. 12075652 - Light-emitting device, display device, imaging device, and electronic device, with substrate, lens including convex curved surface portion, and light-emitting part between surface of substrate and lens (2024-08-27),
14. 11980053 - Light-emitting device, display device, imaging device, electronic device, and method for producing light-emitting device (2024-05-07),
15. 11839131 - Semiconductor device, display apparatus, imaging apparatus, electronic apparatus, illumination apparatus, moving object, and photoelectric conversion apparatus (2023-12-05),

Title: Hiroaki Sano: Pioneering Inventor from Kanagawa

Introduction: Hiroaki Sano is a distinguished inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Hiroaki Sano holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to invention.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Hiroaki Sano has worked with leading research institutions and tech companies, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of technological advancements.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hiroaki Sano has collaborated with top engineers, scientists, and designers from around the world, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity in all his projects.

Conclusion: Hiroaki Sano's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions to complex problems have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global tech community.

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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