Hitachiota, Japan

Tetsuroh Minemura

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.. Active years: 1987-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tetsuroh Minemura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tetsuroh-minemura

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 35(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hitachi, JP (1987)
  • Hitachioota, JP (1998)
  • Hitachiohta, JP (1998)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1987-1998

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Tetsuroh Minemura: Innovator in Liquid Crystal Display Technology

Introduction

Tetsuroh Minemura is a prominent inventor based in Hitachioota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Minemura's work has advanced the capabilities of high-resolution and large-size displays.

Latest Patents

One of Minemura's latest patents involves a TFT panel designed for high-resolution and large-size liquid crystal displays. This innovation features a liquid crystal display unit where at least one of the gate electrode line, drain electrode line, and the gate electrode and source/drain electrode of a TFT is composed of a metal Nb or an alloy material of Nb. The substrate is made of glass, ideally measuring 300 mm or longer on one side and 1 mm or less in thickness. This design aims to provide low wiring resistance, enhancing the resolution and size of the TFT panel. The resistivity of the metal Nb or its alloy is preferably 25 μΩ.cm or less, with a film stress of 400 MPa or less on the glass substrate.

Another notable patent by Minemura describes a liquid crystal display device and a method for fabricating it. This device can be produced through simplified processes, resulting in high product yield and excellent picture display characteristics. It includes a first substrate with multiple drain and gate wirings arranged in a matrix, thin film transistors at their intersections, and pixel electrodes connected to these transistors. A second substrate is positioned opposite the first, with a liquid crystal layer sandwiched in between. Each terminal of the drain and gate wirings is constructed with a metallic film covered by a transparent conductive film.

Career Highlights

Minemura is associated with Hitachi, Ltd., a leading company in technology and innovation. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the performance and efficiency of liquid crystal displays, making them more accessible for various applications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Minemura has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kenichi Onisawa and Toshiki Kaneko. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancements in LCD technology.

Conclusion

Tetsuroh Minemura's contributions to liquid crystal display technology have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative patents reflect a

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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