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Nagano, Japan

Hiroyuki Maeda

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Maeda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-maeda-7v3lne8c

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 75.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Matumoto, JP (2014)
  • Suwa, JP (2015)
  • Nagano, JP (2018 - 2020)
  • Matsumoto, JP (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 34,305 
 
Seiko Epson Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2025

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12350927 - Recording apparatus and method for suppressing deviation of recording position of recording apparatus (2025-07-08),
2. 12005699 - Recording device (2024-06-11),
3. 11858279 - Recording device (2024-01-02),
4. 11785153 - Image reading device and recording device (2023-10-10),
5. 10526153 - Printing apparatus (2020-01-07),
6. 10336564 - Medium transporting apparatus and recording apparatus (2019-07-02),
7. 10308050 - Printing apparatus (2019-06-04),
8. 10040658 - Printing apparatus (2018-08-07),
9. 9987857 - Printing device, and printing method (2018-06-05),
10. 9199487 - Continuous paper conveyance device, and printer (2015-12-01),
11. 9126426 - Transfer control method of continuous paper and printer (2015-09-08),
12. 8851663 - Tractor unit and printer (2014-10-07),

Title: Hiroyuki Maeda: Innovator in Recording Technology

Introduction

Hiroyuki Maeda is a prominent inventor based in Nagano, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of recording technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of recording apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Maeda's latest patents include a recording apparatus designed to suppress deviation of the recording position. This apparatus features a cassette or feeding tray for mounting a medium, a transport unit for moving the medium, and a recording head for performing the recording. Additionally, it incorporates a medium detection device that identifies the side edges of the medium and a deviation amount acquisition section that calculates the deviation of the recording head. Another notable patent is for a recording device that includes a recording unit, a conveyance belt, and a mechanism for switching between two blades that scrape residuals from the belt, ensuring optimal performance.

Career Highlights

Hiroyuki Maeda has built a successful career at Seiko Epson Corporation, where he has been able to apply his inventive skills to develop cutting-edge recording technologies. His work has not only enhanced the functionality of recording devices but has also contributed to the overall efficiency of the production processes at his company.

Collaborations

Maeda has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Noritsuna Rokuhara and Takamasa Ikagawa. Their teamwork has fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of advanced recording solutions.

Conclusion

Hiroyuki Maeda's contributions to recording technology exemplify the impact of innovation in the industry. His patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of recording devices, making him a key figure in this field.

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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