Location History:
- Odawara, JP (2009 - 2010)
- Ibaraki-ken, JP (1996 - 2011)
Company Filing History:
6 out of 42,485 
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1 out of 2,333 
Years Active: 1996-2011
Title: Innovations of Yukio Katou
Introduction
Yukio Katou is a prominent inventor based in Ibaraki-ken, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the development of magnetic and optical disc apparatuses. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Katou's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a magnetic head supporting mechanism with a regulating member that prevents over angulation of the slider support. This innovative mechanism includes a slider with a chamfered bleed portion, a mounting portion for the slider, and a flexible finger portion that supports the mounting portion. The load beam applies a load to the slider and connects to a positioning mechanism. The regulating member extends from the load beam to prevent changes in the slider's attitude when it exceeds a predetermined angle.
Another notable patent is for an optical disc apparatus with consistently differing guide shafts. This apparatus features a main guide shaft and a subsidiary guide shaft that guide the movement of a sliding base holding an optical pickup. The design suppresses vibrational resonance between the main and subsidiary guide shafts, enhancing the performance of information recording and reproducing operations on optical discs.
Career Highlights
Yukio Katou has worked with several esteemed companies, including Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Japan, Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies in the field.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Katou has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Mikio Tokuyama and Jyousei Shimizu. These partnerships have fostered innovation and led to the development of advanced technologies.
Conclusion
Yukio Katou's contributions to technology through his patents and collaborations have significantly advanced the fields of magnetic and optical disc technologies. His innovative spirit continues to inspire future generations of inventors.
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