Yokohama, Japan

Teruo Kato

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2003-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Teruo Kato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/teruo-kato-o6k5xxjs

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 58(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2003-2006

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Teruo Kato: Inventor in Yokohama

Introduction

Teruo Kato is an inventor associated with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. in Yokohama, Japan. His recorded patent portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Kato’s listed inventions include a cash register and a sales transaction terminal device. The terminal device has an L-shaped body with a customer-facing exhibition spot, allowing customers to view a commodity sample on a table. Its operator display unit rotates around a shaft at the upper part of the operator-facing side, enabling the display angle to be adjusted to suit each operator’s eye position.

Career Highlights

Kato’s patent work includes sales-terminal design that considers both customer access to product samples and operator visibility. His listed company affiliation is Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Collaborations

Kato’s named coworkers include Akira Nakajima and Ichiro Arai.

Conclusion

Teruo Kato’s recorded inventions reflect a practical focus on cash registers and sales-terminal usability, including adaptable display positioning for operators.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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