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Mitaka, Japan

Takuma Kido

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Disk Device Technology. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, Sae Magnetics (h.k.) Limited. Active years: 2015-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takuma Kido. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takuma-kido

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 93.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 45(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mitaka, JP (2015 - 2016)
  • Mitaka Tokyo, JP (2015 - 2021)
  • Tokyo, JP (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 53,286 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal9 out of 1,715 
 
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 764 
 
Sae Magnetics (h.k.) Limited
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2015-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Suspension Assembly
Disk Device
Microactuator
Magnetic Recording
Head Gimbal Assembly
Thin-Film Piezoelectric
Damping Member
Multi-Actuator Assemblies
Manufacturing Method
Grounding Configuration
Adhesive Attachment
Rotatable Disk
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12658205 - Suspension assembly and disk device (2026-06-16),
2. 12542153 - Disk device attaching slider to suspension with adhesive (2026-02-03),
3. 12334121 - Disk device suspension assembly with microactuator grounding configuration (2025-06-17),
4. 12322421 - Disk device (2025-06-03),
5. 11942119 - Magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus and method for manufacturing the same (2024-03-26),
6. 11727956 - Disk device with damping member of shaft for multi-actuator assemblies (2023-08-15),
7. 11694715 - Head suspension assembly and disk device (2023-07-04),
8. 11176961 - Suspension assembly and disk device (2021-11-16),
9. 9978408 - Thin-film piezoelectric material element having a solder regulating part formed on a pad surface being a surface of an electrode pad (2018-05-22),
10. 9886985 - Disk device with housing accommodating rotatable disk (2018-02-06),
11. 9245557 - Head assembly and disk device provided with the same (2016-01-26),
12. 9245552 - Head gimbal assembly and disk device with the same (2016-01-26),
13. 9064510 - Suspension assembly, head suspension assembly and disk device with the same (2015-06-23),
14. 9047896 - Head assembly and disk device provided with the same (2015-06-02),
15. 8988831 - Head gimbal assembly and disk device with the same (2015-03-24),

Title: Biography of Takuma Kido

Introduction

Takuma Kido is a prominent inventor based in Mitaka, Japan. He holds a total of 13 patents, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of technology and engineering.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a disk device suspension assembly with a microactuator grounding configuration. This invention includes a flexure for use in a suspension assembly, which comprises a supporting plate, a wiring member, and a piezoelectric element. The wiring substrate features an insulating layer and a conductive layer, with connecting pads and terminals designed for efficient grounding. Another notable patent is for a disk device that includes a load beam, a flexure, and a slider that reads and writes information from a magnetic disk. This innovative design enhances the functionality and performance of disk devices.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Takuma Kido has worked with notable companies such as Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his inventions, contributing to advancements in technology.

Collaborations

Takuma has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including coworkers Yasutaka Sasaki and Masaya Kudo. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of innovative solutions in the field.

Conclusion

Takuma Kido's work as

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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