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Hiroshima, Japan

Kiyoshi Takakuwa

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1993-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kiyoshi Takakuwa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kiyoshi-takakuwa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Fukuyama, JP (1994 - 1995)
  • Hiroshima, JP (1993 - 1996)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 21,351 
 
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1993-1996

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5526033 - Thermal printer with means for reducing color shifts (1996-06-11),
2. 5483275 - Thermal printer with means for reducing color shifts (1996-01-09),
3. 5424762 - Color printer capable of utilizing a jointed color ink sheet (1995-06-13),
4. 5287450 - Video signal brancher (1994-02-15),
5. 5189440 - Printer with dual color density regulation (1993-02-23),

Title: Kiyoshi Takakuwa: Innovator in Thermal Printing Technology

Introduction

Kiyoshi Takakuwa is a notable inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of thermal printing technology. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Takakuwa has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and improvement in printing solutions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is a thermal printer designed with means for reducing color shifts. This innovative thermal printer includes a memory for storing corrections to cancel variations in paper feed caused by previously determined uneven paper feed. It features a first calculator that calculates uneven paper feed for each line to be printed, and a second calculator that computes a correction corresponding to the uneven paper feed calculated by the first calculator. Additionally, it has a control mechanism that regulates the paper feed in each line according to the corrections calculated by the second calculator.

Career Highlights

Kiyoshi Takakuwa is currently employed at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, where he continues to develop advanced printing technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of thermal printers.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Takakuwa has collaborated with talented individuals such as Kazuhiko Higashi and Keisuke Oda. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the sharing of ideas.

Conclusion

Kiyoshi Takakuwa's contributions to thermal printing technology highlight his role as a leading inventor in this field. His innovative designs and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of printing 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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