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Tokyo, Japan

Katsuhisa Ono

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Printer Technology. Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1992-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsuhisa Ono. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsuhisa-ono

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 33.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 46(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Sagamihara, JP (1992)
  • Tokyo, JP (2004 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 3,208 
 
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Printer
Duplex System
Image Calibration
Ink Ribbon Mechanism
Paper Feed
Print Positioning
Rotary Torque Adjuster
Liquid Discharging Device
Torque Clutch
Printing Apparatus
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12496835 - Printer, method for controlling printer, and method for manufacturing printed matter (2025-12-16),
2. 12434496 - Printer system (2025-10-07),
3. 12358303 - Duplex printer (2025-07-15),
4. 9427983 - Simplex and duplex printer (2016-08-30),
5. 9205674 - Simplex and duplex printer (2015-12-08),
6. 8705138 - Image forming apparatus including an image calibration system (2014-04-22),
7. 7686244 - Paper roll feed mechanism, paper roll feed cassette, and image forming apparatus (2010-03-30),
8. 7567265 - Printing positioning mechanism and printer (2009-07-28),
9. 7559710 - Rotary-torque adjuster, ink-ribbon conveying mechanism, and printer (2009-07-14),
10. 7474323 - Print apparatus, ribbon movement control device, ribbon film, ribbon movement control method, and program (2009-01-06),
11. 7467902 - Rotational torque adjustment apparatus, ink ribbon transport apparatus and printer (2008-12-23),
12. 7416296 - Platen plate and liquid discharging device (2008-08-26),
13. 6799913 - Torque clutch apparatus and printer apparatus (2004-10-05),
14. 6764234 - Torque clutch apparatus and printer apparatus (2004-07-20),
15. 5148187 - Printing apparatus with mechanism precisely defining printing start (1992-09-15),

Title: Innovations of Katsuhisa Ono

Introduction

Katsuhisa Ono is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of printing technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on creating efficient and innovative printer systems that enhance productivity and ease of use.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a printer system designed to provide a solution for easily assembling multiple modules. This printer system includes several modules that are coupled together, each featuring a housing and a coupling body. The design incorporates an insertion hole and an insertion pin to facilitate the assembly process. Another notable patent is for a duplex printer aimed at reducing the time required to transport a cut sheet while performing high-speed printing. This duplex printer consists of a printing unit, a cut sheet feeder, and a guide transport path, along with a reversing mechanism that efficiently manages the cut sheet.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Katsuhisa Ono has worked with renowned companies such as Sony Corporation and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in printing technology.

Collaborations

Katsuhisa has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Hideki Ando and Yoshinori Yamane. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of printing solutions.

Conclusion

Katsuhisa Ono's contributions to the field of printing technology are noteworthy, with a focus on innovation and efficiency. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the functionality of printer systems, making him a significant figure in the industry.

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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