Masami Fukunaga

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Enplas Corporation, Dai-Ichi Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha, Endlas Corporation. Active years: 1987-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masami Fukunaga. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masami-fukunaga

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 73.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 153(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Dai-Ichi Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha

Years Active: 1987-2004

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15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6790065 - Socket for electric part (2004-09-14),

2. 6782614 - Contact pin assembly, contact pin assembly manufacturing method, contact pin assembling structure, contact pin assembling structure manufacturing method, and socket for electrical parts (2004-08-31),

3. 6575767 - Contact pin assembly, contact pin assembly manufacturing method, contact pin assembling structure, contact pin assembling structure manufacturing method, and socket for electrical parts (2003-06-10),

4. 6537093 - Socket for a semiconductor device (2003-03-25),

5. 6517370 - Socket for an electric device with a movable plate that is actuated based on force applied to an actuation member (2003-02-11),

6. 6488522 - Socket for electric part (2002-12-03),

7. 6371783 - Socket for electrical parts and method of assembling the same (2002-04-16),

8. 6296505 - Socket for electrical parts (2001-10-02),

9. 6174173 - IC socket (2001-01-16),

10. 6142809 - IC socket assembly with tracking structure (2000-11-07),

11. 6139348 - Electric connector with an elastically deformable contact pin (2000-10-31),

12. 6106319 - Electrical connecting device (2000-08-22),

13. 5713751 - IC socket (1998-02-03),

14. 5669780 - IC socket (1997-09-23),

15. 4691975 - Integrated circuit tester socket (1987-09-08),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Masami Fukunaga

Introduction

Masami Fukunaga is a notable inventor based in Kawaguchi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrical components, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of electrical parts, showcasing his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

One of Fukunaga's latest patents is a socket for an electric part. This invention features two slide plates that are slidably mounted and can move in different directions when an urging force is applied. This mechanism allows for the resilient pieces and contact pins to open out contact portions effectively. When the urging force is released, the slide plates return to their original positions, reducing the resilient deformation of the pieces and closing the contact portions of the contact pin. This design ensures that the electric part is securely clamped, allowing for equal resilient deformation of the contact pin's components. Additionally, he has developed a contact pin assembly for a socket, which includes multiple contact pins connected by a member that maintains a predetermined distance between them, aligning with the terminals of the electrical part held in the socket body.

Career Highlights

Fukunaga has worked with prominent companies such as Enplas Corporation and Dai-ichi Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and has provided him with the platform to innovate in the electrical components sector.

Collaborations

Some of Fukunaga's notable coworkers include Shuichi Satoh and Kentaro Mori. Their collaboration has likely fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, leading to advancements in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Masami Fukunaga's contributions to electrical components through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to influence the industry, showcasing the importance of inventive thinking in technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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