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Otawara, Japan

Michio Fukano

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Kabushikikaisha Tokyo Keiki, Tokimec Inc., K.k. Tokyo Keiki. Active years: 1982-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michio Fukano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michio-fukano

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 = 2.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 70(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kuroiso, JP (1982 - 1985)
  • Ohtahara, JP (1987)
  • Tokyo, JP (1993)
  • Ohtawara, JP (1989 - 2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 22 
 
Kabushikikaisha Tokyo Keiki
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 37 
 
Tokimec Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 2 
 
K.k. Tokyo Keiki
 patents
4. 2 out of 95 
 
Tokyo Keiki Company Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1982-2000

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6131297 - Gyro compass (2000-10-17),
2. 6019056 - Anti-rolling apparatus (2000-02-01),
3. 5200727 - Force generating apparatus (1993-04-06),
4. 5109693 - Thermally stabilized accelerometer (1992-05-05),
5. 4879918 - Gyro compass (1989-11-14),
6. 4694696 - Vibration-type gyro apparatus (1987-09-22),
7. 4653325 - Gyro apparatus (1987-03-31),
8. 4649748 - Accelerometer (1987-03-17),
9. 4512193 - Accelerometer (1985-04-23),
10. 4444442 - Bearing apparatus (1984-04-24),
11. 4336967 - Bearing apparatus (1982-06-29),

Title: Michio Fukano: Innovator in Gyro Technology

Introduction

Michio Fukano is a prominent inventor based in Ohtawara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of gyro technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the functionality and efficiency of gyro compasses and anti-rolling apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Fukano's latest patents include a gyro compass designed for high-speed ships. This gyro compass features north-seeking means applied to support a gyro sphere or gyro case immersed in a liquid tank. It incorporates a substantially first-order lag filter in the azimuth follow-up loop, which has a time constant that is approximately equal to the ratio of the viscosity torque coefficient to the twisting torque coefficient. Additionally, he developed an anti-rolling apparatus that includes rail members disposed perpendicular to the rolling axis of an object. This apparatus utilizes a movable weight and two springs to generate a stability force, effectively reducing rolling motion.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Michio Fukano has worked with notable companies such as Tokyo Keiki and Tokimec Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in gyro technology.

Collaborations

Fukano has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Takeshi Hojo and Kanshi Yamamoto. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led

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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