Norio Sakamoto

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Konica Corporation, Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1987-1997.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norio Sakamoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norio-sakamoto

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 67(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hino, JP (1987)
Sagamihara, JP (1990 - 1992)
Tokyo, JP (1997)

Company Filing History:

Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1987-1997

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6 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 5606842 - Manufacturing method for photosensitive film magazines and manufacturing (1997-03-04),

2. 5157439 - Film processing apparatus (1992-10-20),

3. 4963718 - Method of reading a bar code on a moving cylindrical body (1990-10-16),

4. 4957247 - Film winding apparatus (1990-09-18),

5. 4921155 - Tape material conveying roller and tape material conveying method (1990-05-01),

6. 4668472 - Slide for chemical analysis (1987-05-26),

Title: Norio Sakamoto: Innovator in Film Technology

Introduction

Norio Sakamoto is a notable inventor based in Sagamihara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of film technology, holding a total of 6 patents. His work has focused on improving manufacturing methods and automating film processing systems.

Latest Patents

Sakamoto's latest patents include a manufacturing method for photosensitive film magazines. This innovative method involves assembling a photosensitive film magazine in a dedicated assembly section, feeding it to a container accommodation section, and finally setting it into a container. Another significant patent is for a film processing apparatus, which features an automatically controlled film packaging system. This system can expose necessary data as a latent image onto the edges of pre-used film, allowing for efficient processing without manual re-setting.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Sakamoto has worked with prominent companies such as Konica Corporation and Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in film technology.

Collaborations

Sakamoto has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Masao Nakamura and Takashi Ito. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of film processing technologies.

Conclusion

Norio Sakamoto's contributions to film technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor in the industry. His innovative methods continue to shape the future of film processing and manufacturing.

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]