Kanagawa, Japan

Hironobu Tanase

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 2003-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hironobu Tanase. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hironobu-tanase

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 

% Patents Active = 11.1

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 58(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2003 - 2007)
  • Tokyo, JP (2014 - 2017)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2003-2017

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hironobu Tanase: Innovator in Microparticle Technology

Introduction

Hironobu Tanase is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of microparticle technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His innovative work focuses on the development of advanced apparatuses and methods for fractionating and analyzing microparticles.

Latest Patents

Tanase's latest patents include a microparticle fractionating apparatus and a method of fractionating microparticles. This invention describes a system that utilizes multiple electrodes to charge droplets, facilitating the separation and collection of microparticles based on optical analysis results. Additionally, he has developed a fine particle analyzing apparatus that employs a laser beam to irradiate fine particles flowing through a designated path. This apparatus includes a light source composed of a semiconductor laser and an optical fiber that transforms the laser beam into a top-hat type beam pattern.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hironobu Tanase has worked with notable companies, including Sony Corporation and Sony Group Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in technology.

Collaborations

Tanase has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Kenji Yamamoto and Gakuji Hashimoto. Their combined expertise has further advanced the research and development of microparticle technologies.

Conclusion

Hironobu Tanase's contributions to microparticle technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in this field. His work continues to influence advancements in the analysis and fractionation of microparticles.

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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