Tokyo, Japan

Michitomo Shibutani

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Hirose Electric Company, Ltd., Nec Corporation, Funai Electric Company Ltd.. Active years: 1993-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michitomo Shibutani. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michitomo-shibutani

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


% Patents Active = 37.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 48(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1993-2014

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Michitomo Shibutani: Innovator in Microphone and Optical Connector Technologies

Introduction

Michitomo Shibutani is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of microphone technology and optical connectors. With a total of eight patents to his name, Shibutani's work reflects his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

Shibutani's latest patents include a microphone unit and a voice input device utilizing the same technology. This microphone unit converts voice into an electric signal based on the vibration of a diaphragm contained in a MEMS chip. The design features a substrate on which the diaphragm is mounted, a cover member with sound holes, and a holding member that secures the substrate or both the substrate and cover member. Another notable patent is an optical connector system, which comprises at least one shield case provided through a panel at a through-hole. This system includes pairs of housings that receive plugs and have sleeves for alignment and holding. The shield case is designed to minimize electromagnetic wave leakage and entrance, ensuring reliable performance.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Michitomo Shibutani has worked with esteemed companies such as Hirose Electric Company, Ltd. and NEC Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in technology.

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