This inventor holds 73 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Powder Container Technology (CPC class G03G). Top assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., Nissan Motor Company Limited, Sony Corporation. Active years: 2005-2025.
USPTO Granted Patents = 73 (Patent Applications = 4)
% Patents Active = 83.6
EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 15)
Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8
ph-index = 11
Forward Citations = 357(Granted Patents)
Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 274(Dec 10, 2025)
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Location History:
- Zama, JP (2011 - 2014)
- Yokohama, JP (2009 - 2016)
- Ohta-ku, JP (2014 - 2020)
- Kanagawa, JP (2005 - 2024)
- Tokyo, JP (2024)
Company Filing History:

Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Nissan Motor Company Limited

Sony Corporation
Years Active: 2005-2025
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Areas of Expertise:
Powder Container
Toner Container
Nozzle Receiver
Image Forming Apparatus
Powder Detection
Powder Supply Device
Protrusions
Shutter Mechanism
Scoop
Container Body
Powder Amount Detector
73 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
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