Tohru Nakamura

This inventor holds 114 USPTO granted patents and 14 published patent applications and 13 EPO patents, primarily in Healthcare Technology (CPC class 369 13). Top assignees: Panasonic Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1991-2022.

USPTO Granted Patents = 114 (Patent Applications = 14)

% Patents Active = 63.2

EPO Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 19)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 811(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 772(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Katano City, JP (1991 - 1992)
Katano, JP (1991 - 2011)
Kadoma, JP (2012)
Osaka, JP (1992 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

53 out of 16,454

Panasonic Corporation

patents

40 out of 27,375

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

18 out of 13,338

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 2 out of 1,352

The University of Tokyo

patents

5. 1 out of 25

Matshushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

6. 1 out of 31

Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd.

patents

7. 1 out of 115

Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2022

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Areas of Expertise:

Automatic Head Care

Electric Vehicle Control

Drug Delivery

Medication Mixing

Syringe Drive

Shopping Basket

Movable Bed

Contact Sensor

Care Bed

Stirring Method

Medicine Transfusion

Three-Dimensional Structure

114 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11370398 - Mover and method for controlling the mover (2022-06-28),

2. D826559 - Shopping basket with data reader (2018-08-28),

3. D818715 - Shopping basket with data reader (2018-05-29),

4. D804185 - Set of handles for a shopping basket with data reader (2017-12-05),

5. D804184 - Rim for a shopping basket with data reader (2017-12-05),

6. D801049 - Shopping basket with data reader (2017-10-31),

7. 9597645 - Stirring method (2017-03-21),

8. 9433558 - Medicine transfusion apparatus and medicine transfusion method (2016-09-06),

9. 9414981 - Bed and separating method of the same (2016-08-16),

10. 9414980 - Bed, and combining method and separating method of bed (2016-08-16),

11. 9386833 - Head care apparatus (2016-07-12),

12. 9320333 - Automatic head care device and automatic head care method (2016-04-26),

13. 9254243 - Drug transferring needle and drug transferring method (2016-02-09),

14. 9210981 - Automatic head care device and automatic head care method (2015-12-15),

15. 9180060 - Electric vehicle and method for controlling electric vehicle (2015-11-10),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Tohru Nakamura

Introduction: Tohru Nakamura, a pioneering inventor hailing from Osaka, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Nakamura's latest patents include advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, as well as novel solutions for renewable energy storage systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Nakamura has held key positions in leading tech companies, where he spearheaded research and development projects that have shaped the industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Nakamura has collaborated with top researchers from renowned universities and research institutions worldwide, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange.

Conclusion: Tohru Nakamura's relentless pursuit of innovation and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology make him a true trailblazer in the world of inventions.