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Osaka, Japan

Nobuyoshi Yokobori

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1982-1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nobuyoshi Yokobori. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nobuyoshi-yokobori

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 103(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1982-1992

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5132947 - Combined memory medium, drive apparatus and method therefor and playback (1992-07-21),
2. 4695907 - Rotary head deflection apparatus (1987-09-22),
3. 4608524 - Output circuit and brushless motor using the same (1986-08-26),
4. 4535276 - Output circuit and brushless motor using the same (1985-08-13),
5. 4484235 - Phase control circuit and magnetic reproducing apparatus using the same (1984-11-20),
6. 4395682 - Differential output circuit (1983-07-26),
7. 4393422 - Device for driving magnetic tape (1983-07-12),
8. 4344023 - Drive system for a brushless DC motor (1982-08-10),

Title: Nobuyoshi Yokobori: Innovator in Memory Medium Technology

Introduction

Nobuyoshi Yokobori is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of memory medium technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of data storage and retrieval systems.

Latest Patents

Yokobori's latest patents include a combined memory medium, drive apparatus, and playback method. This innovative combined memory medium integrates an optical disc used as read-only memory with a cartridge that holds the disc and a fixed memory. The design allows for distinct read and write operations for both the optical disc and the fixed memory, creating an integral memory medium. Additionally, his rotary head deflection apparatus enhances the functionality of magnetic tape recorders by enabling precise scanning of signal tracks.

Career Highlights

Yokobori has had a distinguished career at Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., where he has developed groundbreaking technologies that have influenced the electronics industry. His inventions have not only improved existing systems but have also paved the way for new applications in data storage.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yokobori has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Yoshiaki Igarashi and Tetsuo Maeda. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have contributed to the successful development of various technologies.

Conclusion

Nobuyoshi Yokobori's contributions to memory medium technology exemplify his dedication to innovation. His patents and collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of data storage 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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