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Osaka, Japan

Taro Kurahashi

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.. Active years: 2015-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Taro Kurahashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/taro-kurahashi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 61.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 6,338 
 
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2015-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12466677 - Document conveying device (2025-11-11),
2. 12264034 - Image reading apparatus that guides document from common transport route to one of curved transport route and linear transport route, by controlling action of switching device, and image forming apparatus (2025-04-01),
3. 12010279 - Image reading device and image forming apparatus capable of allowing or disallowing conveyance of original document through curved conveyance path depending on length of original document (2024-06-11),
4. 11505417 - Document feeder (2022-11-22),
5. 11459197 - Document feeder (2022-10-04),
6. 11368594 - Image reading apparatus, image forming apparatus, and method of controlling image reading apparatus (2022-06-21),
7. 10944878 - Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus for warning of risk of information leakage (2021-03-09),
8. 10901673 - Image forming apparatus that shreds printed material when predetermined time has elapsed after the printed material was stored (2021-01-26),
9. 10416596 - Fixing device and image forming apparatus (2019-09-17),
10. 10222730 - Image forming apparatus using detachable fixing unit that fixes toner by heating paper after toner pattern is transferred (2019-03-05),
11. 9740270 - Electronic device (2017-08-22),
12. 9444950 - Image reading device and image forming apparatus with white reference optical adjustment portions (2016-09-13),
13. 9188923 - Image forming apparatus with an improved pattern image generating unit using test patterns (2015-11-17),

Title: Taro Kurahashi: Innovator in Document Conveying Technology

Introduction

Taro Kurahashi is a prominent inventor based in Osaka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of document conveying technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative designs have improved the efficiency and functionality of various document handling systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a document conveying device that features a sheet feeding tray, a discharge tray, a feeding roller, and a control part. This device is designed to ensure that documents are properly conveyed and detected during the feeding process. Another notable invention is an image reading apparatus that intelligently guides documents from a common transport route to either a curved or linear transport route. This apparatus utilizes advanced sensors and a controller to optimize document handling based on the length of the document.

Career Highlights

Taro Kurahashi is currently employed at Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions for document management. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of imaging and document processing technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Taro has collaborated with talented individuals such as Takuro Murata and Masahiro Nakao. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the document solutions industry.

Conclusion

Taro Kurahashi's contributions to document conveying technology exemplify his dedication to innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the efficiency of document handling systems, making a lasting impact 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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