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Kanagawa, Japan

Yoshikazu Banno

This inventor holds 45 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Electron Emitting Devices. Top assignees: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Ganon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1990-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshikazu Banno. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshikazu-banno

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 45

% Patents Active = 84.4


Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 891(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Atsugi, JP (1990 - 1999)
  • Ebina, JP (1995 - 2004)
  • Tokyo, JP (2003 - 2006)
  • Machida, JP (1998 - 2008)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2005 - 2010)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal44 out of 92,994 
 
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1 
 
Ganon Kabushiki Kaisha
 patent

Years Active: 1990-2010

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Areas of Expertise:
Electron Emitting Device
Image Forming Apparatus
Flat Panel Display
Electron Source
Electron Beam Generating Apparatus
Multi-Electron Source
Display Device
Manufacturing Method
Electron Emission Element
Production Method
Segmented Electron Emission Device
Display Apparatus
45 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7705527 - Electron-emitting device, electron source, and image-forming apparatus (2010-04-27),
2. RE40566 - Flat panel display including electron emitting device (2008-11-10),
3. 7348719 - Electron-emitting devices provided with a deposit between electroconductive films made of a material different from that of the electroconductive films (2008-03-25),
4. RE40062 - Display device with electron-emitting device with electron-emitting region insulated from electrodes (2008-02-11),
5. RE39633 - Display device with electron-emitting device with electron-emitting region insulated from electrodes (2007-05-14),
6. 7021981 - Method for manufacturing electron emission element, electron source, and image forming apparatus (2006-04-04),
7. 6908356 - Electron-emitting device, electron source, and image-forming apparatus (2005-06-21),
8. 6890231 - Electron-emitting device, electron source, and image forming apparatus (2005-05-10),
9. 6802752 - Method of manufacturing electron emitting device (2004-10-12),
10. 6761925 - Electron-emitting device, electron source substrate, electron source, display panel and image-forming apparatus, and production method thereof (2004-07-13),
11. 6593950 - Electron-emitting device, and electron beam-generating apparatus and image-forming apparatus employing the device (2003-07-15),
12. 6511545 - Electron-emitting device, electron source substrate, electron source, display panel and image-forming apparatus, and production method thereof (2003-01-28),
13. 6511358 - Electron-emitting device, electron source substrate, electron source, display panel and image-forming apparatus, and production method thereof (2003-01-28),
14. 6419746 - Electron-emitting device, electron source substrate, electron source, display panel and image-forming apparatus, and production method thereof (2002-07-16),
15. 6390873 - Electron-emitting device, electron source substrate, electron source, display panel and image-forming apparatus, and production method thereof (2002-05-21),

**Title: Celebrating the Innovations of Yoshikazu Banno**

Introduction

Yoshikazu Banno, a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa-ken, Japan, has made significant contributions to the field of electron-emitting devices. With an impressive portfolio of 45 patents, his work has advanced technologies in imaging and display systems, demonstrating a deep understanding of electronic components and materials.

Latest Patents

Among Banno's latest patents are groundbreaking inventions including an electron-emitting device and an image-forming apparatus. The electron-emitting device features a pair of oppositely disposed electrodes with an electroconductive film positioned between them, containing a high resistance region that incorporates a carbon-based deposit. This innovative design allows the electron-emitting device to serve as a crucial electron source in flat panel display technologies. Additionally, his patent for a flat panel display integrates this electron-emitting device with an insulating layer and opposing electrodes on a planar substrate, where a portion of the insulating layer includes an electron-emitting region. This setup, activated by voltage to the electrodes, effectively emits electrons to stimulate phosphors, thus producing light.

Career Highlights

Yoshikazu Banno's career has been marked by his tenure at notable companies, including Canon Kabushiki Kaisha and Ganon Kabushiki Kaisha. His experiences at these organizations played a pivotal role in shaping his inventive capabilities and in the development of advanced technologies that utilize electron emission.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Banno has collaborated with esteemed individuals such as Ichiro Nomura and Hidetoshi Suzuki. These partnerships have not only enriched his research but have also fostered an environment of innovation and creativity within the field of electronic devices.

Conclusion

Yoshikazu Banno's numerous patents and innovative breakthroughs reflect his commitment to advancing technology in the realm of electron-emitting devices. His work continues to inspire future inventions and demonstrates the importance of collaboration and creativity in driving technological progress.

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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