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Tokyo, Japan

Kenji Shoji

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1993-2003.

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

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 = 4.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kamakura, JP (1993)
  • Tokyo, JP (1999 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 21,351 
 
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2003

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6560067 - Flexible disc apparatus having a mechanism for restricting the distance a recording medium is discharged therefrom (2003-05-06),
2. 6525900 - Flexible recording system, flexible disk drive and recording disk (2003-02-25),
3. 6172845 - Flexible disc apparatus having unloading amount restricting spring portion (2001-01-09),
4. 6064549 - Flexible magnetic disc apparatus having an elastic loading mechanism (2000-05-16),
5. 5959804 - Storage device and recording medium cartridge (1999-09-28),
6. 5956207 - Storage device and recording medium cartridge (1999-09-21),
7. 5235481 - Magnetic disk drive having a cartridge with actuator and spindle (1993-08-10),

Title: Kenji Shoji: Innovator in Flexible Disk Technology

Introduction

Kenji Shoji is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of flexible disk technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative designs have paved the way for advancements in data storage and retrieval systems.

Latest Patents

Kenji Shoji's latest patents include a flexible disc apparatus that features a mechanism for restricting the distance a recording medium is discharged. This apparatus comprises a frame with a recording medium loading portion, a carriage portion, and a recording medium unloading mechanism. The design includes a medium holding portion that is moveable along the loading and unloading direction of the recording disc, ensuring that the recording disc is maintained at a predetermined space during operation.

Another notable patent is for a flexible recording system, which includes a flexible disk drive and a recording disk. This small-sized and thin system features a disk-shaped recording medium and a cartridge that rotatably receives the recording medium. The flexible disk drive is equipped with a magnetic head for recording and reproducing information, a carriage mechanism for moving the magnetic head, and a recording medium drive motor for rotating the recording medium. Additionally, it includes a write-protect instructing member and a write-protect detector to manage the writing permissions on the recording medium.

Career Highlights

Kenji Shoji is currently employed at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of flexible disk technology. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of data storage solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kenji has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Kazunobu Hamatsu and Kazuya Oda. These partnerships have contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Kenji Shoji's contributions to flexible disk technology have established him as a key figure in the field. His innovative patents and ongoing work at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation continue to influence advancements in data storage solutions.

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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