Shunichi Sato

Title: Shunichi Sato: Semiconductor Light-Emitting Device Inventor

Introduction

Shunichi Sato is an inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, associated with Stanley Electric Corporation. His patent work includes a semiconductor light-emitting device designed to connect multiple light-emitting elements through electrode pads.

Latest Patents

Sato is credited with 1 patent, titled “Semiconductor Light-Emitting Device.” The invention describes a translucent substrate supporting a row of light-emitting elements. Each element contains semiconductor layers of opposite conductivity types, a light-emitting layer between them, and first and second electrodes.

An insulating layer covers the elements and includes openings that expose selected electrodes at opposite ends of the row. Electrode pads extend from those openings across separate regions of the insulating layer, providing electrical connections to the exposed electrodes. This arrangement integrates the elements and their electrical connections into a compact device structure.

Career Highlights

Sato’s documented patent contribution concerns semiconductor lighting technology. His work is associated with Stanley Electric Corporation, a company involved in lighting products and technologies.

Collaborations

The available information connects Sato’s patent work with Stanley Electric Corporation. No additional collaborators or joint inventors are identified in the supplied details.

Conclusion

Shunichi Sato’s patent describes a structured approach to arranging and electrically connecting semiconductor light-emitting elements, reflecting his contribution to lighting-related innovation.