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Daito, Japan

Kazuhiko Tani

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Funai Electric Company Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation. Active years: 2005-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazuhiko Tani. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazuhiko-tani-uln1thit

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 53.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 33(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Daito, JP (2005 - 2013)
  • Osaka, JP (2005 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 2,413 
 
Funai Electric Company Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 278 
 
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2021

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11148218 - Method for welding steel pipe in steel pipe structure and joint (2021-10-19),
2. 8369681 - Video reproducing apparatus (2013-02-05),
3. 7657908 - Television broadcast receiver (2010-02-02),
4. 7636510 - Private video recorder using content segment pointing information to record, edit and reproduce content (2009-12-22),
5. 7596299 - Hard disk recorder (2009-09-29),
6. 7369184 - Digital broadcast receiving apparatus (2008-05-06),
7. 7221411 - Receiving device for use in digital television (2007-05-22),
8. 7206031 - Receiver (2007-04-17),
9. 7092044 - Digital broadcasting receiver (2006-08-15),
10. 7068321 - Television receiving apparatus (2006-06-27),
11. 7027106 - Digital/analog broadcast receiver receiving digital/analog broadcast in range of read carrier frequency (2006-04-11),
12. 6888581 - Digital broadcast receiver and control method thereof (2005-05-03),
13. 6879349 - Broadcasting receiver with automatic audio selection function (2005-04-12),

Title: Kazuhiko Tani: Innovator in Welding and Video Technology

Introduction

Kazuhiko Tani is a prominent inventor based in Daito, Japan, known for his contributions to welding technology and video reproduction systems. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Tani has made significant advancements in his fields of expertise.

Latest Patents

One of Tani's latest patents is a method for welding steel pipes in a steel pipe structure and joint. This innovative welding method includes a measurement step for assessing manufacturing errors in the steel pipe, a calculation step for determining the optimal positions for welding, and a welding step that executes the process at the calculated positions. Another notable patent is for a video reproducing apparatus. This device enhances user experience by allowing the system to search for the closest scene change during fast-forward playback, based on the rate of change in data of the compressed video.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kazuhiko Tani has worked with notable companies such as Funai Electric Company Ltd. and Hitachi Zosen Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and innovator.

Collaborations

Tani has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Manabu Yamamoto and Yusuke Nishida. These partnerships have likely fostered creativity and innovation in his projects.

Conclusion

Kazuhiko Tani's work in welding and video technology showcases his inventive spirit and dedication to improving existing systems. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation that continues to influence 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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