This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Active years: 2013-2022.
Location History:
- Osaka, JP (2013 - 2014)
- Sakai, JP (2017 - 2022)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2022
Title: Innovations by Yoshimi Tanimoto
Introduction
Yoshimi Tanimoto is a notable inventor based in Sakai, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His work primarily focuses on light-emitting elements and nitride semiconductor laser devices.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents involves a light-emitting element, specifically a semiconductor laser element. This element features a multilayer structure that includes a substrate, semiconductor layers, an insulating layer, and a metal layer stacked in order. The design incorporates multiple light-emitting portions, each capable of emitting a laser beam. Notably, the distance from a specific position in the active region of at least one light-emitting portion to the inner surface of the metal layer varies from that of another light-emitting portion.
Another significant patent pertains to a nitride semiconductor laser device. This device includes a ridge part situated on a second-conductivity-type semiconductor layer, along with a conductive oxide layer that covers the upper surface and portions of the ridge part's side surfaces. A dielectric layer is also present, covering part of the conductive oxide layer, while a first metal layer encapsulates both the conductive oxide layer and the dielectric layer. The design ensures that a portion of the conductive oxide layer on the ridge part's upper surface is exposed through the dielectric layer and is covered by the first metal layer.
Career Highlights
Yoshimi Tanimoto is currently associated with Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of semiconductor technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of light-emitting devices.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Yoshihiko Tani and Takanori Sonoda, who have collaborated with him on various projects.
Conclusion
Yoshimi Tanimoto's contributions to semiconductor technology through his innovative patents highlight his expertise and commitment to advancing the field. His work continues to influence the development of efficient light-emitting devices.