Isao Tsubouchi

Title: Isao Tsubouchi: Inventor of Polygon Mirror Technologies.

Introduction.

Isao Tsubouchi is an inventor associated with Suwa, Japan, and Olympus Corporation. His patent work includes innovations in polygon mirrors and their design and manufacture. His portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents.

Tsubouchi’s listed patents focus on polygon mirrors, components used in optical and scanning systems.

- **Polygon Mirror and Polygon Mirror Device.** This invention describes a polygon-shaped mounting portion with reflective surfaces arranged around a rotating body. Protrusions on the mounting portion are designed to contact the rotating body’s support surface, helping position the mirror assembly.

- **Polygon Mirror and Polygon Mirror Molding Die.** This invention concerns a polygon mirror with multiple reflective surfaces, a flat portion, and corresponding pin-gate traces. It specifies spacing relationships between the traces and the edges of the reflective surfaces, addressing aspects of the mirror’s molded construction.

Career Highlights.

Tsubouchi’s listed inventions demonstrate a focus on the structure and manufacture of polygon mirrors. The patents address both how a mirror is mounted on a rotating body and how its reflective surfaces and molding features are arranged.

Collaborations.

Tsubouchi is associated with Olympus Corporation. Katsuaki Yakata and Kenji Haga are identified as his coworkers.

Conclusion.

Isao Tsubouchi’s patent record highlights engineering contributions to polygon mirror assemblies and molding design, with work associated with Olympus Corporation.