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Osaka, Japan

Kohji Minami

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, Hitachi Cable, Inc.. Active years: 1996-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kohji Minami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kohji-minami

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 35.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 120(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nara, JP (2009)
  • Gose, JP (1996 - 2011)
  • Osaka, JP (2014 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 25,954 
 
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 836 
 
Hitachi Cable, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1996-2016

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9347653 - Light source device, artificial sunlight radiation apparatus, and method for maintaining light source device (2016-05-24),
2. 9115859 - Artificial sunlight radiation device (2015-08-25),
3. 9046234 - Simulated solar irradiation device and spectral adjustment method thereof (2015-06-02),
4. 9022589 - Simulated sunlight irradiation apparatus (2015-05-05),
5. 8714800 - Light-source device and simulated-solar-light irradiation device provided with same (2014-05-06),
6. 8684582 - Solar simulator (2014-04-01),
7. 7903355 - Lens tube, method of assembling lens tube, and camera module (2011-03-08),
8. 7525743 - Combination lense and method for manufacturing same (2009-04-28),
9. 7397752 - Pickup for magneto-optical recording medium (2008-07-08),
10. 7369479 - Optical miniaturized module, optical pickup device, and optical disk device provided with light source and photodetector (2008-05-06),
11. 7206121 - Optical path switching device (2007-04-17),
12. 6614720 - Optical pickup device (2003-09-02),
13. 6021239 - Photocoupler and method for producing the same (2000-02-01),
14. 5726962 - Compact optical pickup device with beam splitter (1998-03-10),
15. 5652816 - Optical coupler and method for producing the same (1997-07-29),

Title: Kohji Minami: Innovator in Light Source Technology

Introduction

Kohji Minami is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of light source technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative work focuses on developing advanced light source devices and artificial sunlight radiation apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Minami has developed a light source device that includes a first light source and a first condensing member. This device is designed to output light through a specially designed opening. Additionally, he has created an artificial sunlight radiation device that incorporates a xenon light source, a condensing element, and a light guide plate, among other components. This device effectively directs light toward a radiation surface, simulating natural sunlight.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Minami has worked with notable companies such as Sharp Corporation and Hitachi Cable, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in light technology.

Collaborations

Minami has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Yukio Kurata and Yoshio Yoshida. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of several of his patents.

Conclusion

Kohji Minami's work in light source technology exemplifies the spirit of innovation. His contributions continue to influence the field and inspire future advancements.

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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