Tomizo Namiki

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Image Forming Technology. Top assignee: Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited. Active years: 1980-1997.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomizo Namiki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomizo-namiki

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 361(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Asaka, JP (1980 - 1983)
Fujinomiya, JP (1984 - 1990)
Shizuoka, JP (1984 - 1997)

Company Filing History:

29 out of 16,458

Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited

patents

Years Active: 1980-1997

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Forming

Photosensitive Material

Thermal Recording

Image Receiving Sheet

Delamination Improvement

Heat-Sensitive Paper

Microcapsule Method

Color Proofing

Photopolymerizable Process

2-Diazo-1,2-Naphthoquinone

Imaging Transfer

Recording Element

29 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 5607809 - Image receiving sheet and image forming method (1997-03-04),

2. 5532722 - Image forming device and method for transferring ink using a heated (1996-07-02),

3. 5514518 - Method of improving delamination in an image forming material utilizing (1996-05-07),

4. 5384227 - Image forming materials prepared using 2-diazo-1,2-naphthoquinone (1995-01-24),

5. 5380620 - Image-forming process (1995-01-10),

6. 5312905 - 2-diazo-1,2-naphthoquinone compounds (1994-05-17),

7. 5158857 - Image forming material (1992-10-27),

8. 5093168 - Image-receiving sheet element with linear polyethylene cover sheet (1992-03-03),

9. 5085969 - Photopolymerizable image-receiving sheet material and process for the (1992-02-04),

10. 5055329 - Image-receiving sheet material and process for the formation of a (1991-10-08),

11. 5004668 - Image-receiving sheet material and process for the formation of (1991-04-02),

12. 5002850 - Photosensitive material with alkali-in soluble barrier layer (1991-03-26),

13. 4987048 - Image forming material (1991-01-22),

14. 4980260 - Multi-color image-forming method with microcapsule positive diazotype (1990-12-25),

15. 4933258 - Use of photosensitive image receiving sheet material in imaging transfer (1990-06-12),

Title: Tomizo Namiki: Innovator in Image Receiving Technology

Introduction

Tomizo Namiki is a renowned inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan, known for his significant contributions to image processing technology. With an impressive portfolio of 29 patents, Namiki has played a pivotal role in advancing methods and devices related to image receiving sheets and ink transfer technologies.

Latest Patents

Namiki's latest innovations include a patent for an image receiving sheet and an image forming method. This invention involves a unique image receiving sheet that contains a support sheet, a first image receiving layer, and a second image receiving layer made from butyral resin and a specific polymer. The patented technology details a thermal transfer recording method that utilizes a heated ink sheet in conjunction with the image receiving sheet. This method allows for efficient color proofing processes, enabling the preparation of multiple proofs from a single original plate and significantly reducing the time needed for their production.

Another notable patent describes an image forming device that features a rotating drum, an ink sheet conveying mechanism, and an ink transfer device that either heats or presses ink onto the desired material. This advanced device synchronizes the movement of the image receiving material with the rotating drum, ensuring a seamless and effective ink transfer process.

Career Highlights

Tomizo Namiki currently works for Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited, a leading entity in the imaging and photographic materials industry. His career has been marked by continuous innovation, with patents that reflect his deep understanding of image technology and material sciences.

Collaborations

During his career, Namiki has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Fumiaki Shinozaki and Tomoaki Ikeda. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that thrives on shared expertise and creativity, allowing for the development of breakthrough technologies in the imaging field.

Conclusion

Tomizo Namiki's contributions to image receiving technology underscore the importance of innovation in enhancing how images are formed and processed. With a legacy of patents reflecting his inventive spirit, Namiki continues to influence the industry through his work at Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited, furthering advancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness in image processing technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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