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Tenri, Japan

Masanori Inamori

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Active years: 1993-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanori Inamori. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanori-inamori

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 72.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 25,982 
 
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2007

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7166916 - Manufacturing method for semiconductor integrated circuit, semiconductor integrated circuit, and semiconductor integrated circuit apparatus (2007-01-23),
2. 6972602 - Power-on reset circuit (2005-12-06),
3. 6803807 - Negative voltage output charge pump circuit (2004-10-12),
4. 6720761 - Hall device biasing circuit and magnetism detection circuit including the same (2004-04-13),
5. 6473316 - Phase control circuit and switching regulator (2002-10-29),
6. 6400201 - Delay circuit and ring oscillator incorporating the same (2002-06-04),
7. 6392444 - IIL reset circuit (2002-05-21),
8. 5767741 - Self compensating differential circuit (1998-06-16),
9. 5381083 - Constant-current power-supply circuit formed on an IC (1995-01-10),
10. 5304873 - Log compressing circuit providing capability of keeping clamp level (1994-04-19),
11. 5185517 - Semiconductor integrated circuit for measuring distance for automatic (1993-02-09),

Title: Masanori Inamori: Innovator in Semiconductor Technology

Introduction

Masanori Inamori is a prominent inventor based in Tenri, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and functionality of semiconductor integrated circuits.

Latest Patents

Inamori's latest patents include a manufacturing method for semiconductor integrated circuits, a semiconductor integrated circuit, and a semiconductor integrated circuit apparatus. The semiconductor integrated circuit is designed with a first insulating layer on the surface of a semiconductor chip, while a second insulating layer covers the entire region of the chip's surface. This innovative structure allows for electrical connections to be formed using gold wires through apertures in the second insulating layer. Additionally, an electronic component can be mounted on the second insulating layer, which helps reduce mounting space on printed-wiring boards and facilitates the creation of one-packaged ICs. Another notable invention is the power-on reset circuit, which includes a power supply voltage detection circuit, a capacitor charge/discharge circuit, and a reset pulse generation circuit. This design ensures that the circuit operates effectively even when the power supply voltage fluctuates.

Career Highlights

Masanori Inamori is currently associated with Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the semiconductor field. His work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in various electronic devices.

Collaborations

Inamori has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Hiroki Doi and Toshihide Miyake, contributing to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.

Conclusion

Masanori Inamori's contributions to semiconductor technology have made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of electronic devices.

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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