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Kanagawa, Japan

Hiroyuki Tanaka

This inventor holds 93 USPTO granted patents and 22 published patent applications and 10 EPO patents, primarily in Image Forming Apparatus (CPC class 564307). Top assignees: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp., International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1986-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hiroyuki Tanaka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hiroyuki-tanaka-sezhnesj

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 93 

% Patents Active = 83.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 465(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 457(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Kamagaya, JP (1997)
  • Minami-Ashigara, JP (1992 - 2010)
  • Yamato, JP (2012 - 2017)
  • Sagamihara, JP (2018 - 2019)
  • Ota-ku, JP (2021)
  • Ibaraki, JP (1994 - 2022)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1986 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal31 out of 11,665 
 
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal14 out of 2,411 
 
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.
 patents
bronzeMedal13 out of 166,425 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
4. 10 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
5. 6 out of 93,136 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
6. 3 out of 3,953 
 
Nitto-Denko Corporation
 patents
7. 3 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
8. 2 out of 39,378 
 
Fujitsu Corporation
 patents
9. 2 out of 702 
 
Lapis Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
 patents
10. 2 out of 17 
 
Nix Company Ltd.
 patents
11. 1 out of 273 
 
Fujitsu Frontech Limited
 patents
12. 1 out of 64 
 
Meiji Milk Products Company, Limited
 patents
13. 1 out of 1,344 
 
Mita Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
14. 1 out of 36,735 
 
Nec Corporation
 patents
15. 1 out of 1,174 
 
Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited
 patents
16. 1 out of 122 
 
Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co., Ltd.
 patents
17. 1 out of 3,320 
 
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
 patents
18. 1 out of 372 
 
Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.k.
 patents
19. 1 out of 2 
 
Toshio Mukai
 patents
20. 1 out of 124 
 
Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.
 patents
21. 1 out of 12 
 
Zuken, Inc.
 patents
22. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1986-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Image Forming Apparatus
Optical Element
Fuel Cell
Semiconductor Device
Battery Device
Image Capture Device
Signal Processing
Antireflection Coating
Nucleic Acid Regulation
Apoptosis Inducer
Transporting Device
Catalyst Particle
93 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12687813 - Image forming apparatus having both front and side opening/closing coverings (2026-07-21),
2. 12656717 - Taiwan image processing apparatus having image capturing member (2026-06-16),
3. 12635969 - Radiographic imaging system comprising a radiographic imaging apparatus, and method for controlling a radiographic imaging apparatus (2026-05-26),
4. 12434935 - Conveyance device and image forming apparatus (2025-10-07),
5. 12388936 - Document reading device and image forming apparatus (2025-08-12),
6. 12346049 - Driving device and image forming apparatus (2025-07-01),
7. 12328420 - Document reading device and image forming apparatus (2025-06-10),
8. 12320952 - Antireflection coating material, optical member with antireflection coating, optical device, and image capturing apparatus (2025-06-03),
9. 12319524 - Sheet containing apparatus and image forming apparatus (2025-06-03),
10. 12181630 - Low-refractive-index film, laminate, optical element, windbreak material, and display device (2024-12-31),
11. 12135440 - Optical element manufacturing method, optical element, optical apparatus, and image capturing apparatus (2024-11-05),
12. 11940754 - Container member and image forming apparatus (2024-03-26),
13. 11935998 - Battery device (2024-03-19),
14. 11926501 - Accommodating device and image forming apparatus with accommodating unit (2024-03-12),
15. 11886142 - Rotating device, transporting device, and image forming apparatus (2024-01-30),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Hiroyuki Tanaka

Introduction: Hiroyuki 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 recent patents showcase his expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation and smart manufacturing processes.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Tanaka has worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of innovation. His work has been instrumental in revolutionizing the way industries operate, streamlining processes, and enhancing efficiency.

Collaborations: Tanaka has collaborated with leading research institutions and tech companies to bring his inventions to life. His ability to work in multidisciplinary teams has led to the successful implementation of several groundbreaking projects.

Conclusion: Hiroyuki Tanaka's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating technology that shapes the future make him a true pioneer in the world of inventions. His contributions continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators worldwide.

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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