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Minamiashigara, Japan

Tomohiro Nakata

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited. Active years: 1990-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomohiro Nakata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomohiro-nakata-4bh9irk8

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 45.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 57(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (1990 - 1995)
  • Minamiashigara, JP (2002 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 16,458 
 
Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1990-2007

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7246768 - Method of processing web edge (2007-07-24),
2. 7177717 - Method of and apparatus for manufacturing webs around cores using length and diameter data of cores (2007-02-13),
3. 7163173 - Method of and apparatus for winding web (2007-01-16),
4. 6816749 - Method of and apparatus for manufacturing rolled medium products (2004-11-09),
5. 6793169 - Web winding apparatus, method of and apparatus for processing web edge, and web processing apparatus (2004-09-21),
6. 6672530 - Method of and apparatus for winding film, method of and apparatus for supplying film roll core, and method of and apparatus for inspecting appearance of film roll (2004-01-06),
7. 6497384 - Method of and apparatus for winding film, method of and apparatus for supplying film roll core, and method of and apparatus for inspecting appearance of film roll (2002-12-24),
8. 5431592 - Method and apparatus for burnishing magnetic disks (1995-07-11),
9. 5184197 - Method for inspecting magnetic disk cartridge (1993-02-02),
10. 4977466 - Magnetic tape wind-up control method, and tape wind-up apparatus (1990-12-11),
11. 4896040 - Method of inspecting floppy disk casing (1990-01-23),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Tomohiro Nakata

Introduction

Tomohiro Nakata is a prominent inventor based in Minamiashigara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of web processing technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing manufacturing processes, particularly in the film industry.

Latest Patents

Nakata's latest patents include a "Method of processing web edge," which describes a web processing apparatus equipped with a cutting mechanism for cutting elongate webs of varying widths from a raw web. This invention features a core rotating mechanism that selectively holds cores of different diameters and axial lengths, allowing for rotation in opposite directions. Additionally, it includes a winding mechanism that supports the elongate web on the core's outer circumferential surface, enabling winding in different directions. The cutting mechanism then cuts the end of the elongate web to produce a roll after winding. Another notable patent is the "Method of and apparatus for manufacturing webs around cores using length and diameter data of cores." This invention involves obtaining core data necessary for manufacturing rolls in a film processing and cutting machine. It compares core data from a supply apparatus with required specifications, ensuring that only conforming cores are selected for use in the film processing and cutting machine.

Career Highlights

Tomohiro Nakata is currently employed at Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of film processing operations.

Collaborations

Nakata has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Takayuki Fujiwara and Katsuhiro Sugiyama, contributing to various projects that enhance the capabilities of their technologies.

Conclusion

Tomohiro Nakata's innovative patents and contributions to the field of web processing technology highlight his importance as an inventor. His work continues to influence the manufacturing processes within the film industry, showcasing the impact of his inventions on modern technology.

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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