Toshio Furukawa

This inventor holds 48 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Image Forming Technology. Top assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha. Active years: 2000-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshio Furukawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshio-furukawa

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 48

% Patents Active = 68.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Nagoya-shi, JP (2007)
Aichi, JP (2012 - 2022)
Nagoya, JP (2000 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

48 out of 17,888

Brother Kogyo Kabushiki-Kaisha

patents

Years Active: 2000-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Image Forming Apparatus

Toner Management

Color Modes

Control Method

Exposure Member

Manual Duplex Mode

Reverse-Transfer Operation

Image Processing

Bias Control

Cleaning Operation

Fan Control

Multi-Color Image

48 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12271126 - Image forming apparatus configured to perform cleaning operation for cleaning drum cleaning roller configured to collect toner on photosensitive drum (2025-04-08),

2. 11619897 - Image forming apparatus (2023-04-04),

3. 11537061 - Image forming apparatus, and control method for the same (2022-12-27),

4. 11287769 - Image forming apparatus configured to determine an amount of waste toner (2022-03-29),

5. 11231659 - Image forming apparatus which switches from color to monochrome mode with charging and developing bias reduction (2022-01-25),

6. 10275190 - Image forming apparatus provided with exposure head having light emitting portions and lens array (2019-04-30),

7. 10191437 - Image forming apparatus, method of controlling image forming apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program for method of controlling image forming apparatus (2019-01-29),

8. 9946185 - Image forming apparatus, and method and computer-readable medium for the same (2018-04-17),

9. 9746814 - Image forming apparatus (2017-08-29),

10. 9639047 - Image forming apparatus, control method and non-transitory computer-readable medium (2017-05-02),

11. 9529316 - Image forming apparatus (2016-12-27),

12. 9477171 - Image forming apparatus that controls charging bias applied to charger (2016-10-25),

13. 9304447 - Image forming apparatus (2016-04-05),

14. 9201377 - Image forming apparatus (2015-12-01),

15. 9134690 - Image forming apparatus capable of reliably protecting exposure member (2015-09-15),

Title: Toshio Furukawa: Pioneering Inventor from Nagoya

Introduction: Toshio Furukawa is a renowned inventor hailing from Nagoya, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Toshio Furukawa holds several patents in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy technologies, showcasing his continuous commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over three decades, Furukawa has worked with leading tech companies in Japan, spearheading research and development projects that have led to significant technological breakthroughs.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Toshio Furukawa has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists both in Japan and internationally, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Conclusion: Toshio Furukawa's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating cutting-edge technologies have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global tech community.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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