Takeshi Masutani

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takeshi Masutani. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takeshi-masutani

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 60.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 157(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Moriguchi, JP (1998 - 2008)
Osaka, JP (2002 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

4 out of 13,338

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 1998-2022

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15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11402951 - Input device and vehicle (2022-08-02),

2. 10564777 - Display device and input device (2020-02-18),

3. 10483969 - Input device (2019-11-19),

4. 10397995 - Input device (2019-08-27),

5. 7391374 - Monopole antenna (2008-06-24),

6. 7190310 - Antenna apparatus (2007-03-13),

7. 7158086 - Monopole antenna (2007-01-02),

8. 7132986 - Antenna device (2006-11-07),

9. 7071878 - Multiple antenna (2006-07-04),

10. 6548813 - Object-to-be-printed detector and print detecting method (2003-04-15),

11. 6491363 - Recording device (2002-12-10),

12. 6403959 - Infrared detector element, and infrared sensor unit and infrared detecting device using it (2002-06-11),

13. 6395575 - Method of manufacturing sensor and resistor element (2002-05-28),

14. 6222302 - Piezoelectric actuator, infrared sensor and piezoelectric light deflector (2001-04-24),

15. 5828157 - Piezoelectric actuator and pyroelectric type infrared ray sensor using (1998-10-27),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Takeshi Masutani

Introduction: Takeshi Masutani is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the fields of input and display devices. With an impressive portfolio of 15 patents, Masutani has demonstrated a remarkable ability to innovate and enhance user interaction through technology.

Latest Patents: Among Masutani's latest inventions is an innovative input device designed to improve user operation. This input device features an inputter that reacts to user commands and a frame that moves in response, along with a substrate and dual elastic bodies that enhance its functionality. Additionally, he has developed a unique display device incorporating a light source and a light guide body, which strategically reflects light to provide optimal visualization.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Takeshi Masutani has held notable positions at various companies, including Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd. His work in these esteemed organizations has paved the way for several of his groundbreaking inventions.

Collaborations: Masutani has collaborated with fellow innovators such as Kazuhiko Fujikawa and Koji Nomura. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has allowed for the successful development of technology that meets contemporary needs.

Conclusion: Takeshi Masutani's contributions to technology through his inventions underline his status as an influential inventor. With a focus on user experience and innovation, his work continues to shape the future of input and display devices, making him a notable figure in the world of patents and inventions.

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]