Hachioji, Japan

Kouichi Gunji

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Konica Corporation. Active years: 1990-1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kouichi Gunji. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kouichi-gunji

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hachiohi, JP (1990)
  • Hachioji, JP (1992)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1990-1992

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Kouichi Gunji

Introduction

Kouichi Gunji is a notable inventor based in Hachioji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrophotographic technology. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of copying machines.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a cleaning apparatus for a heat fixing device. This innovative cleaning apparatus utilizes a movable cleaning web that comes into contact with a member of the fixing device to effectively clean it. The design incorporates a stepwise reduction in the amount or time of rotation of a take-up shaft, which is responsible for taking up the cleaning web. This adjustment is based on the number of sheets of recording paper that have undergone image recording.

Another significant patent involves toner density control and a binding margin by index board image. This invention features an electrophotographic copying machine that includes a standard index board, a copy mode selection switch, an optical system, and a photosensitive drum. The machine is designed to select between a binding margin copy mode and a normal copy mode, ensuring versatility in copying tasks. The optical system scans the standard index board and the original image, while the photosensitive drum forms latent images in response to the light.

Career Highlights

Kouichi Gunji is currently employed at Konica Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of imaging technology. His work has contributed to advancements in the efficiency and quality of copying machines.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Tsutomu Suka and Shogo Kato, who have also contributed to the field of imaging technology.

Conclusion

Kouichi Gunji's contributions to the field of electrophotographic technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation. His work continues to influence the efficiency of copying machines, showcasing the importance of advancements in this area.

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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