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Kanazawa, Japan

Kenji Nakao

This inventor holds 116 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Liquid Crystal Displays (CPC class G09G3-3648). Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Japan Display Inc., Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1992-2023.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 116 

% Patents Active = 62.1


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 764(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 750(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Takatsuki, JP (1993)
  • Itami, JP (1992 - 1994)
  • Sagamihara, JP (1995)
  • Kadoma, JP (1998)
  • Osaki, JP (2002)
  • Asahi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka JP (2003)
  • Chiyoda-ku, JP (2010)
  • Osaka, JP (1998 - 2012)
  • Ishikawa, JP (2010 - 2012)
  • Ishikawa-ken, JP (2014 - 2015)
  • Kanazawa, JP (2008 - 2016)
  • Tokyo, JP (1998 - 2021)
  • Minato-ku, JP (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal33 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal28 out of 5,792 
 
Japan Display Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal25 out of 21,351 
 
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 16 out of 248 
 
Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 6 out of 65 
 
Japan Display Central Inc.
 patents
6. 3 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
7. 2 out of 16,586 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
 patents
8. 2 out of 1,102 
 
Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation
 patents
9. 1 out of 6,705 
 
Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft
 patents
10. 1 out of 1,961 
 
Jfe Steel Corporation
 patents
11. 1 out of 1,921 
 
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
 patents
12. 1 out of 3,711 
 
Nippon Steel Corporation
 patents
13. 1 out of 60 
 
Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd.
 patents
14. 1 out of 342 
 
Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd.
 patents
15. 1 out of 16,454 
 
Panasonic Corporation
 patents
16. 1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1992-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Liquid Crystal Display
Display Device
Driving Method
Color Filter Substrate
Active Matrix
Flicker Reduction
Electrode Formation
Hybrid Adsorbent
Catalytic Reactor
Shutter Glasses
Field Sequential Driving
Pixel Electrode
116 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11706951 - OLED including inter-pixel sections having different resistances (2023-07-18),
2. 10961596 - Method for supplying hydrogen-containing reducing gas to shaft part of blast furnace (2021-03-30),
3. 10074670 - Color filter substrate and display device (2018-09-11),
4. 10073313 - Display device and manufacturing method thereof (2018-09-11),
5. 10054832 - Liquid crystal display device (2018-08-21),
6. 9997120 - Display device with gate floating for reducing flicker (2018-06-12),
7. 9959823 - Liquid crystal display device and method of driving the same (2018-05-01),
8. 9905156 - Display device (2018-02-27),
9. 9880435 - Display device (2018-01-30),
10. 9842555 - Liquid crystal display device (2017-12-12),
11. 9804435 - Color filter substrate and display device (2017-10-31),
12. 9690131 - Liquid crystal display device (2017-06-27),
13. 9666150 - Display device (2017-05-30),
14. 9601071 - Liquid crystal display device (2017-03-21),
15. 9594278 - Display device and manufacturing method thereof (2017-03-14),

Title: Kenji Nakao - Innovator from Kanazawa, JP

Introduction: Kenji Nakao is a renowned inventor hailing from Kanazawa, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Kenji Nakao holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to invention.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Kenji Nakao has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading research and development projects that have led to significant advancements in various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kenji Nakao has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists both locally and internationally, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange.

Conclusion: Kenji Nakao's passion for innovation, coupled with his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology, has solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global tech community.

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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