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Yokohama, Japan

Takuo Okuno

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Vibration Wave Motors. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1986-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takuo Okuno. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takuo-okuno

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 = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 343(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 93,258 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents

Years Active: 1986-1999

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Areas of Expertise:
Vibration Wave Motor
Linear Vibration Wave Motor
Transporting Articles
Light Beam Printer
Motor Technology
Actuation Mechanisms
Precision Control
Mechanical Engineering
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5952766 - Vibration wave motor (1999-09-14),
2. 5892317 - Vibration wave motor (1999-04-06),
3. 5347192 - Vibration wave motor (1994-09-13),
4. 4857793 - Vibration wave motor (1989-08-15),
5. 4810923 - Vibration wave motor (1989-03-07),
6. 4779018 - Vibration wave motor (1988-10-18),
7. 4763776 - Method and apparatus for transporting an article (1988-08-16),
8. 4763148 - Vibration wave motor (1988-08-09),
9. 4752711 - Vibration wave motor (1988-06-21),
10. 4692672 - Vibration wave motor (1987-09-08),
11. 4692652 - Vibration wave motor (1987-09-08),
12. 4692651 - Vibration wave motor (1987-09-08),
13. 4692650 - Vibration wave motor (1987-09-08),
14. 4672256 - Linear vibration wave motor (1987-06-09),
15. 4578688 - Light beam printer (1986-03-25),

Title: Takuo Okuno: Innovator in Vibration Wave Motors

Introduction

Takuo Okuno is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of vibration wave motors. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Okuno's work has had a substantial impact on various applications in technology.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a vibration wave motor that features a movable member, a molded elastic member with a surface designed to urge the movable member, and a piezoelectric member that applies vibration to the elastic member. This design produces a traveling vibration wave on the surface of the elastic member, enhancing the motor's efficiency and functionality.

Career Highlights

Takuo Okuno is currently employed at Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, where he continues to push the boundaries of technology through his inventive work. His expertise in vibration wave motors has positioned him as a key figure in the engineering community.

Collaborations

Okuno has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Takayuki Tsukimoto and Ichiro Okumura, contributing to the advancement of their shared projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Takuo Okuno's contributions to the field of vibration wave motors exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to engineering. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving efficiency in various applications.

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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