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Shiga, Japan

Kenichi Watanabe

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1988-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenichi Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenichi-watanabe-9r159aft

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 43(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ootsu, JP (1988)
  • Izumo-Shimane-ken, JP (2002)
  • Izumo, JP (1998 - 2003)
  • Shiga-ken, JP (2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 13,796 
 
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1988-2003

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6661641 - Monolithic ceramic capacitor (2003-12-09),
2. 6574089 - Monolithic ceramic capacitor (2003-06-03),
3. 6572928 - Method of manufacturing a ceramic electronic part (2003-06-03),
4. 6515844 - Electronic part (2003-02-04),
5. 6362948 - Electronic component (2002-03-26),
6. 5800118 - Apparatus and method for use in manufacture of fed objects (1998-09-01),
7. 4742705 - Method and apparatus for forming sinuous lead wire (1988-05-10),

Title: Kenichi Watanabe: Innovator in Ceramic Electronics

Introduction

Kenichi Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Shiga-ken, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of ceramic electronics, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and manufacturing processes of ceramic electronic components.

Latest Patents

Watanabe's latest patents include a monolithic ceramic capacitor design. This innovation features a terminal member with a protuberance that extends toward an external electrode, allowing for a bonding portion that is formed with solder. This bonding portion is designed to be extended linearly across part of the external electrode, optimizing the connection. Additionally, he has developed a method for manufacturing ceramic electronic parts. This method ensures a desired film thickness and external electrodes without surface projections or depressions. It involves applying an electrode paste using a rotating roller, allowing for precise control during the manufacturing process.

Career Highlights

Kenichi Watanabe is currently employed at Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a leading company in the electronics industry. His innovative work has contributed to the advancement of ceramic electronic components, making them more efficient and reliable.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kazuhiro Yoshida and Nobushige Moriwaki. Their combined expertise has furthered the development of cutting-edge technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Kenichi Watanabe's contributions to ceramic electronics through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence the design and manufacturing of electronic components, showcasing the importance of innovation in technology.

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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