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Yokohama, Japan

Takashi Amano

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Data Storage Systems. Top assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., 3M Innovative Properties Company, Hitachi Computer Peripherals Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1988-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takashi Amano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takashi-amano-ka08twgs

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 29 

% Patents Active = 31.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 293(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2004 - 2010)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2006 - 2011)
  • Kawasaki, JP (2013)
  • Yokohama, JP (1988 - 2015)
  • Tokyo, JP (2001 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 42,743 
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 22,419 
 
3M Innovative Properties Company
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 67 
 
Hitachi Computer Peripherals Co., Ltd.
 patents
4. 2 out of 1,769 
 
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 498 
 
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1988-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Data Storage
Backup Management
Resource Pooling
Performance Control
Data Recovery
Storage Systems
Content Provision
Industrial Controllers
Fresnel Lens
Dielectric Antenna
Tristable LCD
Abrasive Pads
29 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12530014 - Process model automatic generation system and process model automatic generation method (2026-01-20),
2. 10955809 - Industrial controller and data sharing method of industrial controller (2021-03-23),
3. 8949559 - Storage system and performance management method of storage system (2015-02-03),
4. 8938528 - Computer system, and method for managing resource pool information (2015-01-20),
5. 8745342 - Computer system for controlling backups using wide area network (2014-06-03),
6. 8527576 - Data access control system and method according to position information of mobile terminal (2013-09-03),
7. 8458697 - Method and device for eliminating patch duplication (2013-06-04),
8. 8214611 - Storage subsystem and its data processing method, and computer system (2012-07-03),
9. 8122072 - Content provision system and content provision method (2012-02-21),
10. 8108597 - Storage control method and system for performing backup and/or restoration (2012-01-31),
11. 8099547 - Load sharing method and system for computer system (2012-01-17),
12. 7979741 - Method and apparatus for data recovery system using storage based journaling (2011-07-12),
13. 7958326 - Storage system and storage control method (2011-06-07),
14. 7761741 - Method and apparatus for data recovery system using storage based journaling (2010-07-20),
15. 7701648 - Fresnel lens (2010-04-20),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Takashi Amano

Introduction: Takashi Amano, a pioneering inventor hailing from Yokohama, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of aquatic plant keeping and aquascaping.

Latest Patents: Takashi Amano holds several patents related to innovative aquascaping techniques and equipment designed to create harmonious underwater landscapes.

Career Highlights: Amano's career began with his passion for photography, which eventually led him to explore the art of aquascaping. He founded Aqua Design Amano (ADA), a company dedicated to producing high-quality aquarium products. His Nature Aquarium concept revolutionized the way aquatic plants are arranged in tanks, blending art and nature seamlessly.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Amano collaborated with various international organizations and fellow aquarists to promote the art of aquascaping. His work has inspired countless enthusiasts worldwide to create their own stunning underwater ecosystems.

Conclusion: Takashi Amano's innovative spirit and artistic vision have left an indelible mark on the world of aquascaping, earning him a well-deserved place among the most influential inventors in the field.

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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