Tokyo, Japan

Katsuya Funakoshi

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Fujitsu Component Limited, Fujitsu Takamisawa Component Limited, Nagano Fujitsu Component Limited. Active years: 2001-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsuya Funakoshi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsuya-funakoshi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10 

% Patents Active = 40.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 106(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shinagawa, JP (2004 - 2014)
  • Tokyo, JP (2001 - 2022)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2001-2022

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Katsuya Funakoshi: Innovator in Measuring Instruments and Input Devices

Introduction

Katsuya Funakoshi is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of measuring instruments and input devices. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Funakoshi continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is a measuring instrument designed to read measures that include multiple reading patterns arranged in a length direction. This instrument features a flattening member that enhances the flatness of the measure, along with a first reader that optically reads the patterns arranged in the width direction. Another notable invention is an input device that includes a printing layer with an image of a key, a 3D lens that makes the key image appear to float, and an input detector that registers input based on the depression of the floating key image.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Katsuya Funakoshi has worked with notable companies such as Fujitsu Component Limited and Fujitsu Takamisawa Component Limited. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas.

Collaborations

Funakoshi has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Takashi Arita and Akio Nakamura. These partnerships have contributed to the success of his inventions and have fostered a collaborative spirit in the field of innovation.

Conclusion

Katsuya Funakoshi is a remarkable inventor whose work in measuring instruments and input devices has made a lasting impact. His innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology continue to inspire future generations of inventors.

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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