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Kanagawa, Japan

Taku Higashiyama

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2004-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Taku Higashiyama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/taku-higashiyama

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2004 - 2009)
  • Yokohama, JP (2015 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2020

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10543679 - Ink jet printing apparatus (2020-01-28),
2. 9274471 - Rotatable heating member and image heating apparatus (2016-03-01),
3. 9116482 - Image forming apparatus (2015-08-25),
4. 7614716 - Apparatus discriminating type of recording medium and method of discriminating type of recording medium (2009-11-10),
5. 7313067 - Recording-medium identification device and method using light sensor to detect recording medium type (2007-12-25),
6. 7216945 - Recording apparatus and method of controlling the same (2007-05-15),
7. 6789863 - Recording apparatus and method of controlling the same (2004-09-14),

Title: Taku Higashiyama: Innovator in Ink Jet Technology

Introduction

Taku Higashiyama is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of ink jet printing technology, holding a total of seven patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of ink jet printing systems.

Latest Patents

Higashiyama's latest patents include an innovative ink jet printing apparatus. This apparatus controls the liquid holding amount of a porous body in a liquid absorbing member. It effectively removes at least a portion of an aqueous liquid component from an image obtained by ink jet printing. The design aims to reduce damage to the porous body while maintaining its performance in removing attached matters through a cleaning member that abuts on the porous body and possesses adhesive force.

Another notable patent is for a rotatable heating member and image heating apparatus. This invention incorporates a heat source designed to heat a toner image on a sheet. It features an elastic layer and a surface layer provided on the elastic layer. The relationship between the thermal effusivity of the surface layer and the elastic layer is carefully defined to optimize performance.

Career Highlights

Higashiyama is associated with Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in imaging and printing technology. His work at Canon has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of ink jet printing systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Higashiyama has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Takashi Nojima and Osamu Sato. These collaborations have contributed to the development of innovative technologies in the printing industry.

Conclusion

Taku Higashiyama's contributions to ink jet technology through his patents and work at Canon have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative designs continue to enhance the performance and efficiency of printing systems.

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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