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Nara, Japan

Kouichi Kawakami

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1993-2002.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 33(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Daito, JP (1993)
  • Osaka, JP (1995 - 1997)
  • Nara, JP (2000 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 8,782 
 
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2002

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6404085 - Vibration generator for reporting and portable communication equipment using the same (2002-06-11),
2. 6266209 - Recording device for disk contained in cartridge (2001-07-24),
3. 6233115 - Recording device for disk contained in cartridge (2001-05-15),
4. 6052256 - Recording device for a removable disk cartridge wherein a chassis is (2000-04-18),
5. 5619385 - Video tape recorder carrying out field extraction recording and/or (1997-04-08),
6. 5594596 - Video tape recorder carrying out field extraction recording and/or (1997-01-14),
7. 5452144 - Video tape recorder carrying out field extraction recording and/or (1995-09-19),
8. 5251195 - Disc player with simplified lifting and lowering mechanism (1993-10-05),

Title: Kouichi Kawakami: Innovator in Vibration Technology

Introduction

Kouichi Kawakami is a notable inventor based in Nara, Japan, recognized for his contributions to vibration technology. With a total of eight patents to his name, he has made significant advancements in the field of portable communication equipment and recording devices.

Latest Patents

Kawakami's latest patents include a "Vibration generator for reporting and portable communication equipment using the same." This innovative vibration generator features a first vibrator with a permanent magnet and a second vibrator with a coil, designed to intersect the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet. This dual system allows for the production of audio-frequency sound waves and the transmission of vibrations to devices. Another significant patent is the "Recording device for disk contained in cartridge," which describes a mechanical deck that holds a cartridge containing a disk. This device includes a movable chassis with a pickup that projects a beam onto the disk, enhancing the functionality of disk recording.

Career Highlights

Kouichi Kawakami has spent a considerable part of his career at Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., where he has been instrumental in developing innovative technologies. His work has not only contributed to the company's reputation but has also advanced the industry standards in vibration technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawakami has collaborated with talented individuals such as Toshihide Hamaguchi and Satoru K

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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