Yamatokoriyama, Japan

Toshio Urakawa

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Active years: 1978-2000.

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

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 170(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yamatokoriyama, JA (1978)
  • Yamatokoriyama, JP (1984 - 2000)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1978-2000

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Toshio Urakawa

Introduction

Toshio Urakawa is a notable inventor based in Yamatokoriyama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image forming technology, holding a total of nine patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and compactness of image forming apparatuses.

Latest Patents

One of Urakawa's latest patents is an image forming apparatus designed to avoid an increase in the number of parts and components. This innovation prevents the main body of the image forming apparatus from becoming oversized. The apparatus includes yellow, magenta, cyan, and black photosensitive drums, along with corresponding chargers and laser diodes that generate laser beams. These beams expose the photosensitive drums to form electrostatic latent images, which are then developed using specific developing members. Another significant patent is a laser scanner with a curved anamorphic mirror. This invention allows a laser beam to be projected and reflected in arbitrary directions, ensuring that the scanned surface is scanned at a predetermined speed.

Career Highlights

Urakawa is currently employed at Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of imaging technology. His work has contributed to the advancement of compact and efficient image forming devices.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Takao Tagawa and Fumikazu Nagano, who have also contributed to the development of innovative technologies in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Toshio Urakawa's contributions to imaging technology through his patents reflect his commitment to innovation and efficiency. His work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

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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