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Nagano, Japan

Kenichi Kanbayashi

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation. Active years: 1992-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenichi Kanbayashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenichi-kanbayashi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 350(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Suwa, JP (1992 - 1996)
  • Nagano, JP (1996 - 2000)
  • Nagano-ken, JP (2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 34,268 
 
Seiko Epson Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2000

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6158839 - Ink jet printer with a cleaning apparatus for removing hardened ink from (2000-12-12),
2. 6114411 - Ink composition for ink jet recording and ink jet recording process (2000-09-05),
3. 6070959 - Recording method for use in ink jet type recording device and ink jet (2000-06-06),
4. 5847736 - Ink jet recorder and recording head cleaning method (1998-12-08),
5. 5557306 - Ink jet printer with a cleaning apparatus for removing hardened ink from (1996-09-17),
6. 5541628 - Ink-jet type recording device (1996-07-30),
7. 5481284 - Printer having line-type ink jet recording head (1996-01-02),
8. 5409530 - Hot-melt ink composition (1995-04-25),
9. 5230731 - Hot-melt ink composition (1993-07-27),
10. 5190582 - Ink for ink-jet printing (1993-03-02),
11. 5141559 - Ink composition (1992-08-25),

Title: Kenichi Kanbayashi: Innovator in Ink Jet Technology

Introduction

Kenichi Kanbayashi is a prominent inventor based in Nagano, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of ink jet technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work has focused on improving the functionality and efficiency of ink jet printers.

Latest Patents

One of Kanbayashi's latest patents is for an ink jet printer with a cleaning apparatus designed to remove hardened ink from the nozzle plate. This innovative printer includes a print head with multiple nozzle openings and a head drive circuit that selectively outputs signals to control ink flow. The cleaning device, which features a rubbing function, operates in a non-printing region but can move to clean the nozzle plate effectively. The hardened ink is dissolved and removed through the combined actions of oozing ink and the cleaning device's operations. Another notable patent involves an ink composition for ink jet recording, which comprises a pigment, a resin dispersant, a thermoplastic resin emulsion, and water. This composition is designed to minimize irregular bleeding on recording media while maintaining excellent physical properties and redispersibility.

Career Highlights

Kenichi Kanbayashi is currently employed at Seiko Epson Corporation, a leading company in the printing technology sector. His work has significantly advanced the capabilities of ink jet printers, making them more reliable and efficient for users.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kanbayashi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Tohru Fukushima and Eiji Kumai. These partnerships have contributed to the development of innovative technologies in the printing industry.

Conclusion

Kenichi Kanbayashi's contributions to ink jet technology have made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of printing solutions.

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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