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Miyagi, Japan

Kenichi Kano

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Card Manufacturing Technology. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 1989-2009.

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

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 70.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 168(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Higashi, JP (1989)
  • Higashi-Utaru, JP (1989)
  • Miyagi, JP (1995 - 2009)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 58,148 
 
Sony Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2009

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Areas of Expertise:
Plastic Card
Hot Press Device
Non-Contacting IC Card
Polishing Apparatus
Disc Protective Sheet
Carton Processing
Printing Method
Self-Adhesive Label
Magnetic Tape Cassette
Alignment Correction
Attachment Apparatus
Assembling Device
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7540314 - Plastic card, plastic card manufacturing method, plate for heat press, and card manufacturing apparatus (2009-06-02),
2. 7147027 - Plate for hot pressing, hot press device, and card manufacturing device (2006-12-12),
3. 7073721 - Correction of card sheets in an aligned positional relationship (2006-07-11),
4. 6818089 - Attachment method for disc protective sheet (2004-11-16),
5. 6568452 - Attachment apparatus for disc protective sheet and attachment method therefore (2003-05-27),
6. 6522549 - Non-contacting type IC card and method for fabricating the same (2003-02-18),
7. 6458021 - Polishing apparatus with a balance adjusting unit (2002-10-01),
8. 6298533 - Assembling device for disc cartridge (2001-10-09),
9. 6069778 - Method of printing on a casing for forming multiple printed layers to (2000-05-30),
10. 5884451 - Carton processing system and carton processing method (1999-03-23),
11. 5815282 - Cassette having color-printed recessed and conveyed surfaces (1998-09-29),
12. 5810487 - Carton processing system and carton processing method (1998-09-22),
13. 5799008 - Casing having multiple printed layers which provide a protected (1998-08-25),
14. 5784171 - Printing method, printing device, printing head, container vessel for (1998-07-21),
15. 5436059 - Self-adhesive informative label for a recording medium-accommodating (1995-07-25),

Title: Kenichi Kano: Innovator in Plastic Card Manufacturing

Introduction

Kenichi Kano is a prominent inventor based in Miyagi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of plastic card manufacturing, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative designs and methods have improved the quality and efficiency of card production.

Latest Patents

Kano's latest patents include advancements in plastic card technology. One notable patent focuses on a plastic card manufacturing method that allows for the collation and welding of card component sheets in a simplified facility. This innovation ensures that plastic cards, such as IC cards, exhibit minimal distortion and twisting. The design incorporates round and ellipse holes in layered component sheets, allowing for the insertion of positioning pins. This feature absorbs distortion and twisting, enhancing the card's appearance and preventing printing misalignment. Additionally, his patents cover a plate for hot pressing, which maintains a vacuum state and facilitates the manufacturing of various types of cards.

Career Highlights

Kenichi Kano is currently employed at Sony Corporation, where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies in card manufacturing. His work has significantly impacted the industry, leading to more reliable and efficient production processes.

Collaborations

Kano has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kimitaka Nishimura and Takahiko Fukushima. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Kenichi Kano's innovative contributions to plastic card manufacturing have established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to improving technology and enhancing product quality.

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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