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Kanagawa, Japan

Hiroaki Tanaka

This inventor holds 92 USPTO granted patents and 19 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Image Forming Apparatus (CPC class G03G15-162). Top assignees: Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp., Sony Corporation, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1991-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroaki Tanaka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroaki-tanaka-s9dzfmvj

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 92 

% Patents Active = 72.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 150(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 140(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Minamiashigara, JP (2001 - 2007)
  • Fukuoka, JP (2006 - 2012)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2013)
  • Hadano, JP (2002 - 2018)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2014 - 2023)
  • Kawasaki Kanagawa, JP (2023)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1991 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal25 out of 2,407 
 
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.
 patents
silverMedal18 out of 58,147 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal7 out of 11,665 
 
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 7 out of 53,276 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
5. 6 out of 28,951 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
6. 5 out of 16,458 
 
Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited
 patents
7. 5 out of 568 
 
Nec Lcd Technologies, Ltd.
 patents
8. 4 out of 414 
 
Fujitsu General Limited
 patents
9. 3 out of 34,296 
 
Seiko Epson Corporation
 patents
10. 2 out of 16,980 
 
Fujifilm Corporation
 patents
11. 2 out of 36,718 
 
Nec Corporation
 patents
12. 2 out of 163 
 
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
13. 1 out of 864 
 
Kansai Paint Company, Ltd.
 patents
14. 1 out of 313 
 
Meidensha Corporation
 patents
15. 1 out of 48 
 
Meijo University
 patents
16. 1 out of 2,304 
 
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
 patents
17. 1 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
18. 1 out of 3,308 
 
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
 patents
19. 1 out of 57 
 
Speedfam Co Ltd
 patents
20. 1 out of 2,955 
 
Toshiba Memory Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Forming Apparatus
Transfer Device
Fixing Device
Endless Belt
Intermediate Transfer Belt
Electric Motor
Polyimide Resin Film
Compressor
Biological Substance
Electric Vehicle Powertrain
Input Operation Detection
Projection System
92 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12761584 - Endless belt, intermediate transfer belt, transfer device, and image forming apparatus (2026-10-13),
2. 12601996 - Fixing member, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2026-04-14),
3. 12559476 - Compound and labeled biological substance using the same (2026-02-24),
4. 12498655 - Film, member, transfer device, and image forming apparatus (2025-12-16),
5. 12498654 - Endless belt, transfer device, and image forming apparatus (2025-12-16),
6. 12474656 - Film, tubular fixing member, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-11-18),
7. 12436484 - Intermediate transfer belt, transfer device, and image forming apparatus (2025-10-07),
8. 12393146 - Film, member, transfer device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-08-19),
9. 12388305 - Compressor with stator having large diameter and small diameter parts and welding parts joining housing and stator (2025-08-12),
10. 12341404 - Compressor (2025-06-24),
11. 12291278 - Jacking point structure (2025-05-06),
12. 12259671 - Resin belt, fixing belt, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-03-25),
13. 12253815 - Endless belt, fixing belt, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-03-18),
14. 12234337 - Film, member, transfer device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus (2025-02-25),
15. 12228869 - Transfer device and image forming apparatus (2025-02-18),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Hiroaki Tanaka

Introduction: Hiroaki Tanaka, a visionary inventor hailing from Kanagawa, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his groundbreaking inventions and patents.

Latest Patents: Tanaka's latest patents include a cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithm for autonomous vehicles, a revolutionary medical device for non-invasive diagnostics, and a sustainable energy solution for urban environments.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in research and development, Tanaka has worked for leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading projects that have pushed the boundaries of innovation. His expertise lies in robotics, AI, and renewable energy technologies.

Collaborations: Tanaka has collaborated with top research institutions and universities in Japan, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing. His partnerships have led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to shape the future.

Conclusion: Hiroaki Tanaka's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions to complex challenges have established him as a prominent figure in the world of inventors. His work continues to inspire the next generation of innovators to push the limits of what is possible.

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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