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Ibaraki, Japan

Hiroshi Ando

This inventor holds 31 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Component Mounting Systems. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1995-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroshi Ando. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroshi-ando-zzvhi7u0

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 31 

% Patents Active = 71.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 61(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Aichi, JP (2008)
  • Osaka, JP (1999 - 2011)
  • Ibaraki, JP (1995 - 2016)
  • Ehime, JP (2012 - 2019)
  • Yamanashi, JP (2020)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2019 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 13,338 
 
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 3 out of 28,940 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 200 
 
Phc Holdings Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Forming Apparatus
Component Mounting System
Biological Information Measurement
Electronic Component Mounting
Inkjet Recording Device
Medical Agent Dispenser
Semiconductor Integrated Circuit
Digital Signal Transceiver
Sustain Control System
Noise Suppression Apparatus
Color Demodulating Device
Automatic Brightness Limiter
31 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12434473 - Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and non-transitory recording medium (2025-10-07),
2. 11215976 - Component mounting system and progress display system of set-up work (2022-01-04),
3. 10893641 - Group determination method and group determination apparatus (2021-01-12),
4. 10863657 - Electronic component mounting method (2020-12-08),
5. 10602618 - Parts mounting system and parts mounting method (2020-03-24),
6. 10520930 - Component mounting system and progress display system of set-up work (2019-12-31),
7. 10345792 - Group determination method and group determination apparatus (2019-07-09),
8. 10258263 - Biological information measurement cartridge and measurement device using same (2019-04-16),
9. 9481168 - Device for detecting state of discharged liquid droplet and image-forming apparatus including the same (2016-11-01),
10. 9193197 - Liquid droplet detecting device, inkjet recording device incorporating same, and liquid droplet detection method (2015-11-24),
11. 8556120 - Medical agent dispenser (2013-10-15),
12. 8271015 - Biological sample measurement apparatus and biological sample measurement system equipped with same (2012-09-18),
13. 8068102 - Drive voltage supply circuit (2011-11-29),
14. 7989964 - Semiconductor integrated circuit (2011-08-02),
15. 7969429 - Sustain driver, sustain control system, and display device (2011-06-28),

Title: Hiroshi Ando: Innovator in Component Mounting Systems

Introduction

Hiroshi Ando, an accomplished inventor based in Ibaraki, Japan, holds an impressive portfolio of 30 patents. His innovative contributions, particularly in the field of component mounting systems, have significantly advanced manufacturing processes.

Latest Patents

Ando's latest inventions include two significant patents:

1. **Component mounting system and progress display system of set-up work** - This system features a component mounting line, a storage device, and a display device. The component mounting line connects multiple mounting board manufacturing machines. The storage device acquires information from these machines via a network, while the display device shows the progress of set-up work when changing the type of mounting board.

2. **Group determination method and group determination apparatus** - This innovative method calculates the external set-up work time for the next production group in a component mounting line. It focuses on the arrangement of component suppliers to optimize production completion times, thereby enhancing efficiency.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hiroshi Ando has worked with prestigious companies such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation. His experiences in these organizations have equipped him with a wealth of knowledge in electronics manufacturing and innovation.

Collaborations

Ando's innovative journey has been marked by collaborations with esteemed professionals, including Hiroki Matsunaga and Jinsaku Kaneda. These partnerships have contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies and systems in the electronic manufacturing industry.

Conclusion

Hiroshi Ando stands out as a prolific inventor who has made substantial contributions to the field of component mounting systems. With his extensive patent portfolio and collaborative spirit, he continues to drive innovation in manufacturing processes, paving the way for improved efficiencies and technological advancements.

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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