Kihachiro Koike

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Nec Corporation, Hirose Electric Company, Ltd., Hirose Elec. Co., Ltd. Active years: 1987-1991.

USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 121(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Hirose Electric Company, Ltd.

patents

3 out of 3

Hirose Elec. Co., Ltd

Hirose Denki Kabushiki Kaisha

patent

6. 1 out of 1

Japan Aviation Elec. Industry Limited

patent

7. 1 out of 2,256

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1987-1991

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9 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. D320195 - Personal computer (1991-09-24),

2. 4916804 - Shielded electric connector and wire connecting method (1990-04-17),

3. 4838812 - Shielded electric connector and wire connecting method (1989-06-13),

4. 4838810 - Coupling engagement mechanism for electric connector (1989-06-13),

5. 4726783 - Locking mechanism for connectors (1988-02-23),

6. 4688871 - Locking device for connector (1987-08-25),

7. 4681389 - Lock pin for mounting board-mount type connector on board (1987-07-21),

8. 4681388 - Cord clamping mechanism (1987-07-21),

9. 4678256 - Connector (1987-07-07),

Title: Kihachiro Koike: Innovator in Electric Connector Technology

Introduction

Kihachiro Koike is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of electric connectors, holding a total of nine patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing technology related to personal computers and electrical connections.

Latest Patents

One of Kihachiro Koike's latest patents involves a shielded electric connector and wire connecting method. This innovative connector comprises contact pins, each featuring a contact portion for mating with a contact piece and a joint portion for connecting an electric wire. The design includes an insulating housing that holds the contact pins, a shield hood member that encloses the pins, and a shield lid member that closes the opening of the hood. Additionally, the patent discloses a method for connecting electric wires to this shielded electric connector, showcasing Koike's expertise in creating efficient and reliable electrical connections.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kihachiro Koike has worked with notable companies such as NEC Corporation and Hirose Electric Company, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the field of electrical engineering.

Collaborations

Kihachiro Koike has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kensaku Matsuoka and Yoshimitsu Nishino. These partnerships have contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies in electric connectors.

Conclusion

Kihachiro Koike's contributions to the field of electric connectors have had a lasting impact on technology. His innovative patents and collaborations with industry leaders highlight his role as a key figure in advancing electrical connection methods.