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Darmstadt, Germany

Norihiko Tanaka

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Merck Patent Gmbh. Active years: 2013-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norihiko Tanaka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norihiko-tanaka

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 33.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 19(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa Pref., JP (2013 - 2014)
  • Aikogun, JP (2013 - 2015)
  • Darmstadt, DE (2014 - 2019)
  • Kawagoe, JP (2016 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 3,021 
 
Merck Patent Gmbh
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2021

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10988691 - Liquid-crystal medium (2021-04-27),
2. 10450509 - Liquid crystal medium and liquid display (2019-10-22),
3. 10138420 - Polymerisable mesogenic compound, liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display (2018-11-27),
4. 9475990 - Liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display (2016-10-25),
5. 9315729 - Polymerizable compounds and their use in liquid crystal media and liquid crystal displays (2016-04-19),
6. 9120969 - Liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display (2015-09-01),
7. 9045682 - Liquid crystalline medium (2015-06-02),
8. 8703013 - Liquid crystalline medium (2014-04-22),
9. 8685275 - Liquid crystalline medium (2014-04-01),
10. 8659737 - Liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display (2014-02-25),
11. 8524117 - Liquid crystalline medium (2013-09-03),
12. 8454858 - Liquid crystalline medium (2013-06-04),

Title: Norihiko Tanaka: Innovator in Liquid-Crystal Technology

Introduction

Norihiko Tanaka is a prominent inventor based in Darmstadt, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of liquid-crystal technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work has advanced the development of liquid-crystal displays, particularly in the area of active-matrix displays.

Latest Patents

Tanaka's latest patents include innovations in liquid-crystal media. One of his notable inventions relates to dielectrically positive liquid-crystalline media comprising specific compounds, which are essential for the functioning of liquid-crystal displays. Another significant patent focuses on mesogenic media that exhibit a blue phase, stabilized by a polymer, which is crucial for electro-optical light modulation elements and their applications in displays.

Career Highlights

Tanaka is currently associated with Merck Patent GmbH, where he continues to push the boundaries of liquid-crystal technology. His expertise and innovative spirit have positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Tanaka has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michael Wittek and Makoto Murakami. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to groundbreaking advancements in their field.

Conclusion

Norihiko Tanaka's contributions to liquid-crystal technology and his impressive portfolio of patents underscore his role as a leading inventor in this domain. His work continues 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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