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Yokohama, Japan

Mika Tanimura

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mika Tanimura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mika-tanimura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 3

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 8.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal3 out of 365 
 
Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2014

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8807819 - Illumination unit and display apparatus using the same (2014-08-19),
2. 8690407 - Illumination unit and display apparatus using the same (2014-04-08),
3. 8657477 - Illumination unit and display apparatus using the same (2014-02-25),

Title: Mika Tanimura: Innovator in Illumination Technology

Introduction

Mika Tanimura is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of illumination technology, holding a total of 3 patents. Her innovative designs focus on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of lighting systems.

Latest Patents

Mika's latest patents include advancements in illumination units and display apparatuses. One of her notable inventions is an illumination unit that features a tabular light guide plate. This design allows for the emission of planar light from an LED, with a recessed portion formed on the opposite surface of the light guide plate. The LED is strategically placed in this recessed area, ensuring that its optical axis remains parallel to the light emitting surface. Additionally, a dimming pattern is incorporated, which includes a main portion that covers the LED and protrusions that extend radially towards the light emitting direction.

Another patent focuses on an illumination unit that also utilizes a tabular light guide plate. In this design, multiple LEDs are arranged along the longer direction of the recessed portion. Each LED has a corresponding dimming pattern that varies in shape or size based on its location on the light emitting surface. These innovations reflect Mika's commitment to improving lighting technology.

Career Highlights

Mika Tanimura is currently employed at Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd. Her work at this esteemed company has allowed her to collaborate with other talented professionals in the field.

Collaborations

Some of her notable coworkers include Yasuaki Ohara and Masayuki Tanabe. Their collective expertise contributes to the innovative projects at Hitachi Consumer Electronics.

Conclusion

Mika Tanimura's contributions to illumination technology through her patents demonstrate her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field. Her work continues to influence the development of efficient lighting solutions.

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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