Sakai, Japan

Nobufumi Tomimaru

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Active years: 2021-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobufumi Tomimaru. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobufumi-tomimaru

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.5

ph-index = 1


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Years Active: 2021-2022

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Nobufumi Tomimaru: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Display Technology

Introduction

Nobufumi Tomimaru is a prominent inventor based in Sakai, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the manufacturing processes and performance of LCD devices.

Latest Patents

Tomimaru's latest patents include a polarized-light irradiation device and a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device. The polarized light irradiation device is designed to set the alignment azimuth angle of liquid crystal molecules to a desired angle, even when the incident angle of polarized light on a substrate is not zero degrees. This innovation is crucial for the alignment treatment of a photo alignment film on a substrate. The device features a stage with a placement surface for the substrate and a polarized light irradiation unit that directs polarized light at specific angles to achieve optimal alignment.

Another significant patent involves a photo-alignment treatment device for liquid crystal display panel substrates. This device includes a light irradiation mechanism with a light source, a polarizer, and a rotation adjustment mechanism. It is designed to irradiate the substrate while allowing for movement of either the substrate or the light source, ensuring precise exposure direction adjustments.

Career Highlights

Nobufumi Tomimaru is associated with Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, a leading company in the electronics industry. His work at Sharp has been instrumental in advancing LCD technology, contributing to the development of high-quality display panels.

Collaborations

Tomimaru has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Seiji Fujiwara and Takashi Sonoda. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and progress in the field of liquid crystal displays.

Conclusion

Nobufumi Tomimaru's contributions to liquid crystal display technology through his patents and work at Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His inventions continue to influence the development of advanced display technologies.

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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