Kazuo Anno

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 37(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Miyagi, JP (2021 - 2023)
Tokyo, JP (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Sony Group Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2020-2025

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17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12347470 - Servo pattern recording method, servo pattern recording apparatus, method of producing magnetic tape, magnetic tape, and tape cartridge (2025-07-01),

2. 12020730 - Cartridge including tape-shaped magnetic recording medium (2024-06-25),

3. 11790945 - Cartridge, memory, data recording apparatus, and data reproduction apparatus including information for adjusting magnetic tape width (2023-10-17),

4. 11715492 - Cartridge including cartridge case housing magnetic tape and memory storing information for adjusting tape width, data recording apparatus, and data reproduction apparatus (2023-08-01),

5. 11664054 - Cartridge including tape-shaped magnetic recording medium (2023-05-30),

6. 11562197 - Non-contact communication medium and recording medium cartridge (2023-01-24),

7. 11551715 - Cartridge memory and control method for the same, cartridge, and recording and reproducing system (2023-01-10),

8. 11423946 - Cartridge including tape-shaped magnetic recording medium (2022-08-23),

9. 11393506 - Cartridge memory (2022-07-19),

10. 11373681 - Cartridge memory used for tape cartridge, tape cartridge, data management system, and cartridge memory used for recording medium cartridge (2022-06-28),

11. 11348615 - Cartridge memory for magnetic tape cartridge, control method therefor, cartridge, and recording/reproduction system (2022-05-31),

12. 11328742 - Cartridge memory having a plurality of memory banks , tape cartridge, and recording and reproducing system (2022-05-10),

13. 11145329 - Recording medium cartridge and drive device (2021-10-12),

14. 11107505 - Cartridge (2021-08-31),

15. 10984819 - Magnetic tape recording device including cartridge memory having a plurality of memory banks (2021-04-20),

Title: Kazuo Anno: Innovator in Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction

Kazuo Anno is a prominent inventor known for his significant contributions to magnetic recording technology. He is based in Miyagi, Japan, and holds a total of 17 patents. His work has greatly influenced the development of magnetic tape and related technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are several innovative technologies, including a servo pattern recording method and apparatus, a method of producing magnetic tape, and a tape cartridge. The servo pattern recording method involves recording a servo pattern in multiple servo bands arranged at intervals across the width of a magnetic layer on a magnetic tape. This method includes ensuring the magnetic tape travels with a predetermined tension while recording the servo pattern at a narrower pitch than the arrangement interval of two servo read heads in a tape drive device. Additionally, the cartridge he developed includes a tape-shaped magnetic recording medium and a cartridge memory that communicates with recording and reproducing devices when loaded. This memory contains a control unit that manages information such as manufacturing details and tension adjustment for the tape-shaped medium.

Career Highlights

Kazuo Anno has worked with notable companies, including Sony Corporation and Sony Group Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in magnetic recording technologies and contribute to various innovative projects.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Anno has collaborated with talented individuals such as Eiji Nakashio and Shinya Tochikubo. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Kazuo Anno's work in magnetic recording technology has made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations with leading companies and individuals highlight his role as a key figure in advancing this technology.

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