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Tokyo, Japan

Toshiya Watanabe

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Additive Manufacturing. Top assignees: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Thk Co., Ltd., Graphtec Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1993-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Toshiya Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/toshiya-watanabe-r5cgq2up

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 77.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 232(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yokohama, JP (2012 - 2018)
  • Tokyo, JP (1993 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 4,751 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 503 
 
Thk Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 19 
 
Graphtec Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 1 out of 53,276 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
5. 1 out of 1,766 
 
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
 patents
6. 1 out of 51 
 
Technology Research Association for Future Additive Manufacturing
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Three-Dimensional Printing
Laser Processing
Defect Detection
Machining Technology
Image Processing
Gripping Systems
Optical Attenuator
Semiconductor Devices
Surface Coating
Measurement Devices
Manufacturing Methods
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12759052 - Three-dimensional additive manufacturing device (2026-10-13),
2. 12339160 - Laser light profile measuring device and laser light profile measuring method (2025-06-24),
3. 11607803 - Image information processing device, gripping system, and image information processing method (2023-03-21),
4. 11590578 - Internal defect detection system, three-dimensional additive manufacturing device, internal defect detection method, method of manufacturing three-dimensional additive manufactured product, and three-dimensional (2023-02-28),
5. 11548097 - Machining device, machining unit, and machining method (2023-01-10),
6. 11389951 - Hand mechanism, gripping system, and non-transitory storage medium (2022-07-19),
7. 11344952 - Three-dimensional additive manufacturing device, three-dimensional additive manufacturing method, and three-dimensional additive manufactured product (2022-05-31),
8. 11298818 - Gripping system (2022-04-12),
9. 11185925 - Process abnormality detection system for three-dimensional additive manufacturing device, three-dimensional additive manufacturing device, process abnormality detection method for three-dimensional additive manufacturing device, method for manufacturing three-dimensional additive manufactured product, and three-dimensional additive manufactured product (2021-11-30),
10. 11117221 - Laser machining device and laser machining method (2021-09-14),
11. 10792759 - Laser processing method and laser processing apparatus (2020-10-06),
12. 10442032 - Processing device and processing method (2019-10-15),
13. 10162187 - High-output optical attenuator, measurement device, and 3D shaping apparatus (2018-12-25),
14. 9862055 - Processing apparatus and processing method (2018-01-09),
15. 9757816 - Machining device and machining method (2017-09-12),

Title: Toshiya Watanabe: Innovator in Laser Technology

Introduction

Toshiya Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of laser technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative work has advanced various applications in measurement and image processing.

Latest Patents

Watanabe's latest patents include a laser light profile measuring device and a laser light profile measuring method. This device features a reflection attenuation part that reflects and attenuates laser light to generate measurement target laser light. It also includes a capture unit that captures this light, a cooling body, and a refrigerant supply unit to maintain optimal operating conditions. Another notable patent is an image information processing device designed to ascertain parts of an object that are approachable by finger portions of a hand mechanism. This device utilizes retrieval frames to identify objects and determine approachability based on pre-set points.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Watanabe has worked with notable companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited and THK Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Saneyuki Goya and Takashi Ishide. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Toshiya Watanabe's contributions to laser technology and image processing exemplify his dedication to innovation. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing technology for practical applications.

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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