Noritsugu Ito

This inventor holds 40 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 12 EPO patents, primarily in Ink Cartridge Technology. Top assignees: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha, Brother Industries, Ltd.. Active years: 1987-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Noritsugu Ito. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/noritsugu-ito

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 40 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 65.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 15)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 215(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Tita, JP (1987)
Chita, JP (1991 - 1994)
Tokoname, JP (2000 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

39 out of 17,900

Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha

patents

1 out of 999

Brother Industries, Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1987-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Liquid Cartridge

Ink Cartridge

Recording Device

Cartridge Manufacturing

Liquid Ejecting Device

Recycling Method

Inkjet Printer

Media Feeding Device

Image Recording Apparatus

Hot-Melt Ink Jet Printer

Sheet Feeding Device

Printer Maintenance

40 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10843476 - Method of manufacturing a liquid cartridge and a liquid cartridge for recycling (2020-11-24),

2. 9821564 - Method of manufacturing a liquid cartridge and a liquid cartridge for recycling (2017-11-21),

3. 9511593 - Liquid cartridge and liquid-ejecting device provided with the same (2016-12-06),

4. 9327509 - Liquid cartridge (2016-05-03),

5. 9132655 - Ink cartridge and recording device having ink cartridge detachably mounted therein (2015-09-15),

6. 9079434 - Circuit board unit, cartridge, and manufacturing method thereof (2015-07-14),

7. 9058014 - Cartridges and recording apparatuses (2015-06-16),

8. 8998358 - Liquid cartridge, liquid ejecting device comprising liquid cartridge and main body, method of manufacturing liquid cartridge, and method of refurbishing liquid cartridge (2015-04-07),

9. 8905527 - Liquid cartridge, liquid ejecting device, method of manufacturing liquid cartridge, and method of refurbishing liquid cartridge (2014-12-09),

10. 8857956 - Cartridges and recording apparatuses (2014-10-14),

11. 8851644 - Methods of manufacturing recycled liquid cartridge and liquid cartridge, and liquid cartridge (2014-10-07),

12. 8752945 - Cartridges (2014-06-17),

13. 8752943 - Liquid cartridge (2014-06-17),

14. 8613488 - Ink cartridge, recording device, and method for controlling recording device (2013-12-24),

15. D686278 - Ink cartridge (2013-07-16),

Title: Innovations by Noritsugu Ito: Advancements in Liquid Cartridge Manufacturing

Introduction

Noritsugu Ito, an accomplished inventor based in Tokoname, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of liquid cartridge manufacturing. With a remarkable portfolio of 40 patents, he has developed innovations that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of liquid cartridges, particularly focusing on processes for recycling.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Noritsugu Ito has designed a method of manufacturing a liquid cartridge for recycling. This method encompasses a preparing step and a series of detailed processes, including insertion, opening, injection, closing, removal, and mounting steps. Key features of the liquid cartridge involve a liquid accommodating portion, a flowing path, a stopper, and a valve which allow for efficient recycling operations.

Career Highlights

Noritsugu has worked with notable companies such as Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-kaisha and Brother Industries, Ltd. His experiences at these organizations have played a crucial role in shaping his expertise and fostering his inventive capabilities.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Noritsugu Ito has collaborated with talented individuals like Shingo Ito and Wataru Sugiyama. Their partnerships have been instrumental in the development and refinement of his innovative concepts in liquid cartridge technology.

Conclusion

Noritsugu Ito's innovative approach to liquid cartridge manufacturing not only contributes to efficiency but also emphasizes the importance of recycling. His extensive patent portfolio reflects a commitment to improving existing technologies, making him a notable figure in the field of innovations related to liquid cartridges.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.