This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. Active years: 1991-2014.
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Location History:
- Funabashi, JP (1991 - 1995)
- Tokyo, JP (2014)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-2014
Title: Innovations by Toru Umeda
Introduction
Toru Umeda is a notable inventor based in Funabashi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of lighting technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and design of lighting units, particularly for vehicles.
Latest Patents
One of Umeda's latest patents is a lighting unit that includes a lens body designed to achieve luminous flux utilization efficiency equal to or greater than that of conventional lighting units, even with a reduced width of the lens body. This innovative lighting unit can incorporate a plurality of such units and features an LED light source. The lens body is strategically positioned in front of the LED light source to optimize light emission. The lens body consists of a lens portion that collects light from the LED source, a front surface with the lens portion, a rear surface opposite the front, and end surfaces that function as light exiting surfaces.
Another significant patent is for a lens designed for a lighting device mounted on a vehicle. This lens features an aesthetic design surface portion, a foot fitting portion around its periphery, and a corner portion where the two surfaces meet. The design ensures that drops of dew form only on the foot fitting portion, regardless of external cooling effects on the aesthetic design surface. This is achieved by varying the thickness of the different portions of the lens.
Career Highlights
Toru Umeda is currently employed at Stanley Electric Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of lighting technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing vehicle lighting solutions, making them more efficient and aesthetically pleasing.
Collaborations
Umeda has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Yoshiharu Urakami and Kouichi Kato, contributing to the development of cutting-edge lighting technologies.
Conclusion
Toru Umeda's contributions to lighting technology, particularly in vehicle applications, showcase his innovative spirit and dedication to improving efficiency and design. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing the field and enhancing user experience.
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