Naofumi Okada

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Image Forming Technology. Top assignees: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, Nisca Corporation. Active years: 1989-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Naofumi Okada. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/naofumi-okada

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 92.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 98(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Tenri, JP (1989 - 2010)
Nara, JP (2008 - 2011)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 25,982

Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2011

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Forming Apparatus

Paper Feeder

Sheet Feeding Device

Document Transportation

Shredding Machine

Unjamming Systems

Discharged Paper Processing

Automatic Document Holder

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7949294 - Image forming apparatus with switchback transport path in the stapling unit (2011-05-24),

2. 7684750 - Image forming apparatus (2010-03-23),

3. 7669844 - Paper feeder (2010-03-02),

4. 7450874 - Image forming apparatus (2008-11-11),

5. 7431287 - Sheet feeding device, image-forming device, image-forming system, method of installing peripheral device, and method of connecting devices (2008-10-07),

6. 7298987 - External cover, and image forming device and control system including the same (2007-11-20),

7. 6876830 - Image forming system having a space for unjamming (2005-04-05),

8. 6708972 - Sheet-like object sorter, and discharged paper processing device for image-forming apparatus employing the same (2004-03-23),

9. 6695303 - Paper feeder for an image forming apparatus (2004-02-24),

10. 5022641 - Recirculating feeder of sheets (1991-06-11),

11. 5016828 - Shredding machine (1991-05-21),

12. 4913416 - Automatic document transportation device (1990-04-03),

13. 4853750 - Document holder for a copier and hinge mechanism therefor (1989-08-01),

14. 4844445 - Automatic document transportation device (1989-07-04),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Naofumi Okada

Introduction: Naofumi Okada, a pioneering inventor hailing from Tenri, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Naofumi Okada's latest patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, wearable health monitoring devices, and sustainable energy solutions.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Naofumi Okada has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading research and development projects that have led to numerous successful patent applications.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Naofumi Okada has collaborated with top researchers and engineers in the field, fostering a culture of innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in technology.

Conclusion: Naofumi Okada's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions to real-world problems have solidified his position as a respected inventor in the global tech community.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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