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Yokohama, Japan

Kunio Goto

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Victor Company of Japan, Limited, Adamant Kogyo Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1979-1987.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kunio Goto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kunio-goto-hko5nrev

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 78(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JP (1982)
  • Yokohama, JP (1979 - 1987)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,887 
 
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 35 
 
Adamant Kogyo Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1979-1987

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4639906 - Magnetic recording on tracking controlled grooveless medium having (1987-01-27),
2. 4503529 - Record stylus for capacitance disks (1985-03-05),
3. 4497052 - Stylus for reproducing information signals recorded on a recording medium (1985-01-29),
4. 4488281 - Capacitance detection type record stylus having a conductive shank (1984-12-11),
5. 4413334 - Pickup arm with servo-controlled stylus (1983-11-01),
6. 4402018 - System using a rotating medium for recording cinematographic picture (1983-08-30),
7. 4357699 - Capacitance detection type stylus with diamond body and electrode having (1982-11-02),
8. 4339812 - Signal pickup cartridge for reproducing signals recorded on rotating (1982-07-13),
9. 4273967 - Stylus for reproducing capacitive videodisc (1981-06-16),
10. 4199782 - Stylus for reproducing capacitive videodisc (1980-04-22),
11. 4160268 - Signal pickup device with tracking control and jitter compensation for a (1979-07-03),

Title: Kunio Goto: Innovator in Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction

Kunio Goto is a prominent inventor known for his contributions to magnetic recording technology. He is based in Yokohama, Japan, and holds a total of 11 patents. His innovative work has significantly impacted the field of data storage and retrieval.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking invention related to magnetic recording on a tracking-controlled grooveless medium. This technology allows for the lateral position of a magnetic head to be controlled using tracking information derived from an adjacent guide track. The guide track is formed by a series of minute pits on a grooveless recording medium that possesses ferromagnetic and dielectric properties. Additionally, microwave energy is applied to an electrode mounted for movement with the magnetic head to sense variations in capacitance caused by the geometrical variations of the minute pits. Another notable patent is for a record stylus designed for capacitance disks. This stylus detects signals recorded as minute pits along tracks by measuring capacitance variations. It features a shank with a cross-sectional area that decreases toward one end, and a diamond partially embedded in the shank, which also has a decreasing cross-sectional area.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kunio Goto has worked with notable companies, including Victor Company of Japan, Limited and Adamant Kogyo Co., Ltd. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies related to magnetic recording and data storage.

Collaborations

Kunio Goto has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Yoshiyo Wada and Hisao Kinjo. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of innovative technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Kunio Goto's contributions to magnetic recording technology and his numerous patents highlight his significant role as an inventor. His work continues to influence advancements in data storage 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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