Kanagawa, Japan

Kenji Nagashima

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Imaging Systems. Top assignees: Sony Corporation, Stanley Electric Co., Ltd, Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1983-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenji Nagashima. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenji-nagashima-nrq341gg

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 62.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 87(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shinagawa-Ku, JP (2004)
  • Kanagawa, JP (2000 - 2017)
  • Tokyo, JP (1983 - 2020)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1983-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Information Processing
Optical Scanner
Light Source Device
Imaging Apparatus
In-Vehicle Equipment
Optical Drive
Data Recording
Semiconductor Laser
Optical Pickup
Hybrid Integrated Circuit
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kenji Nagashima: Innovator in Light Source Technology

Introduction

Kenji Nagashima is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative work primarily focuses on light source devices and optical scanning systems.

Latest Patents

One of Kenji Nagashima's latest patents is a light source device that includes a laser diode configured to emit laser light. This device also features a fluorescent body that generates primary fluorescence from the laser light, a notch filter for secondary fluorescence, an LED that emits light, and a dichroic mirror to combine the secondary fluorescence and LED light. Another notable patent is an optical scanner that comprises a calibrating unit to adjust the intensity of the drive signal applied to a mirror driving unit. This optical scanner includes a mirror driving unit that drives a scanning mirror based on a drive signal, an optical sensor for detecting scanning light, and a calibrating unit that calibrates the drive signal's intensity.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kenji Nagashima has worked with renowned companies such as Sony Corporation and Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in optical technology.

Collaborations

Kenji has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Eiji Kumagai and Toshio Morizumi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of various optical technologies.

Conclusion

Kenji Nagashima's contributions to light source technology and optical scanning systems highlight his role as a leading inventor in his field. His innovative patents and collaborations with industry professionals continue to influence advancements in optical 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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