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Sendai, Japan

Yukito Sato

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Optical Devices. Top assignees: Ricoh Company, Ltd., Ricoh Elemex Corporation, Ricoh Seiki Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1994-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yukito Sato. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yukito-sato

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 76.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 300(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Sendai, JP (1994 - 2013)
  • Miyagi, JP (1999 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 28,970 
 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 34 
 
Ricoh Elemex Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 20 
 
Ricoh Seiki Company, Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 4,929 
 
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.v.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1,445 
 
Stanley Electric Co., Ltd
 patents
6. 2 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1994-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Deflector
Distance Measuring Apparatus
Atomic Oscillator
Vibration Elements
Thin-Film Microstructure Sensor
Flow Sensor
Temperature-Sensitive Resistor
Image Projecting Apparatus
Deflection Mirror
Calibration Method
Functional Element Package
Ink Jet Head
13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11796793 - Optical deflector, deflection apparatus, distance measuring apparatus, image projecting apparatus, and movable body (2023-10-24),
2. 8970309 - Atomic oscillator and method for fabricating atomic oscillator (2015-03-03),
3. 8553306 - Optical deflector and optical device (2013-10-08),
4. 8199389 - Vibration elements (2012-06-12),
5. 8164180 - Functional element package and fabrication method therefor (2012-04-24),
6. 7190507 - Deflection mirror, a deflection mirror manufacturing method, an optical writing apparatus, and an image formation apparatus (2007-03-13),
7. 6450618 - Ink jet head and method of producing the same (2002-09-17),
8. 6203673 - Method of producing a thin-film platinum temperature-sensitive resistor for a thin-film microstructure sensor (2001-03-20),
9. 6118166 - Thin-film microstructure sensor having a temperature-sensitive resistor (2000-09-12),
10. 5983700 - Calibration method of a flow sensor output (1999-11-16),
11. 5852239 - Flow sensor having an intermediate heater between two (1998-12-22),
12. 5763775 - Flow sensor having first and second temperature detecting portions for (1998-06-09),
13. 5304357 - Apparatus for zone melting recrystallization of thin semiconductor film (1994-04-19),

Title: Innovations of Yukito Sato: A Pioneer in Optical and Atomic Technologies

Introduction

Yukito Sato is a prominent inventor based in Sendai, Japan, known for his significant contributions to optical and atomic technologies. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Sato has developed innovative devices that enhance various applications in imaging and measurement.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Sato has created an optical deflector, which includes a mirror designed to reflect light. This device features a pair of support portions that connect to the mirror and are equipped with first actuators to cause oscillation about a first axis. Additionally, he has developed a distance measuring apparatus and an image projecting apparatus. Another notable invention is the atomic oscillator, which comprises an alkaline metal cell, a light source, and a light detector. This atomic oscillator is designed to improve precision in measurements and has applications in various scientific fields.

Career Highlights

Sato has worked with notable companies such as Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Ricoh Elemex Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to cutting-edge technologies in optics and measurement.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sato has collaborated with talented individuals, including Hiroyoshi Shoji and Takayuki Yamaguchi. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have led to the development of advanced technologies that push the

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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