Masahiro Tanaka

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Microelectromechanical Systems. Top assignee: Sony Corporation. Active years: 2000-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahiro Tanaka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahiro-tanaka-yy0c96sk

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 46.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 128(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

15 out of 58,150

Sony Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2000-2012

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Areas of Expertise:

Micromachine

Microresonator

Semiconductor Device

Ferroelectric Capacitor

Digital To Analog Converter

Dielectric Capacitor

High Frequency Device

Communication Apparatus

Nonvolatile Storage

Electronic Material

Power Supply Device

Micro-Oscillator

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8268660 - Process for fabricating micromachine (2012-09-18),

2. 7893796 - High frequency device, power supply device and communication apparatus (2011-02-22),

3. 7755454 - Micro-electromechanical device (2010-07-13),

4. 7498901 - Filter device and transmitter-receiver utilizing beam-structured micro-resonators (2009-03-03),

5. 7489212 - Microresonator, band-pass filter, semiconductor device, and communication apparatus (2009-02-10),

6. 7352254 - Micro-oscillator, semiconductor device and communication apparatus (2008-04-01),

7. 7286027 - Microresonator, manufacturing method, and electronic apparatus (2007-10-23),

8. 6950329 - Digital to analog converter including a ferroelectric non-volatile semiconductor memory, and method for converting digital data to analog data (2005-09-27),

9. 6914281 - Nonvolatile semiconductor storage device (2005-07-05),

10. 6754095 - Digital to analog converter including a ferroelectric non-volatile semiconductor memory, and method for converting digital data to analog data (2004-06-22),

11. 6410397 - Method for manufacturing a dielectric trench capacitor with a stacked-layer structure (2002-06-25),

12. 6355492 - Process for the manufacturing of oxide electrodes for ferroelectric capacitor (2002-03-12),

13. 6215646 - Dielectric capacitor and method of manufacturing same, and dielectric memory using same (2001-04-10),

14. 6153898 - Ferroelectric capacitor, method of manufacturing same and memory cell (2000-11-28),

15. 6011284 - Electronic material, its manufacturing method, dielectric capacitor, (2000-01-04),

Title: Masahiro Tanaka: Innovator in Micromachine Technology

Introduction

Masahiro Tanaka is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of micromachine technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods for fabricating micromachines, which have applications in various high-tech devices.

Latest Patents

One of Tanaka's latest patents is a process for fabricating micromachines. This method allows for the removal of a sacrifice layer and enables sealing without the need for specific packaging techniques. The process involves several steps, including forming a sacrifice layer around a movable portion of an oscillator, covering it with an overcoat film, and performing sacrifice-layer etching to create a space around the movable portion. Additionally, he has developed a high-frequency device that includes an electrostatic type vibrator, a pad, and a circuit designed to stabilize the DC bias voltage.

Career Highlights

Tanaka is currently employed at Sony Corporation, where he continues to push the boundaries of micromachine technology. His innovative approaches have garnered attention in the industry, contributing to advancements in high-frequency devices and communication apparatuses.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Shun Mitarai and Masahiro Tada, who have also made significant contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Masahiro Tanaka's work in micromachine technology exemplifies the spirit of innovation. His patents and contributions to Sony Corporation highlight his role as a leading inventor in this specialized field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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