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Kanagawa, Japan

Yutaka Watanabe

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Mitutoyo Corporation, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.. Active years: 1984-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yutaka Watanabe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yutaka-watanabe-hyt2ua2j

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 = 84.6


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 10(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (2019)
  • Kanagawa, JP (1984 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 1,679 
 
Mitutoyo Corporation
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 11,665 
 
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 2,411 
 
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.
 patents
4. 1 out of 37 
 
Nidec Elesys Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 13,338 
 
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1984-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12299334 - Image forming system, non-transitory computer readable medium storing program, and image forming method for accommodating a paper sheet and executing processing of printing an image on the accommodated paper sheet (2025-05-13),
2. 11215788 - Variable focal length lens device and variable focal length lens control method (2022-01-04),
3. 11193757 - Image pick-up device, image measurement apparatus, non-contact displacement-detecting device and non-contact profile-measuring device (2021-12-07),
4. 11156959 - Image forming apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium (2021-10-26),
5. 10986263 - Calibration method of variable focal length lens and variable focal length lens device (2021-04-20),
6. 10816755 - Variable focal length lens device (2020-10-27),
7. 10503044 - Variable focal length lens device and variable focal length lens control method (2019-12-10),
8. 10445894 - Non-contact 3D measuring system (2019-10-15),
9. 10293766 - Electrical parking brake device (2019-05-21),
10. 10274313 - Measurement method and measurement program for calculating roughness of a curved surface (2019-04-30),
11. 9018879 - Electric compressor (2015-04-28),
12. 5657113 - Document exposure apparatus (1997-08-12),
13. 4449449 - Data stamp device for automatic printing apparatus of copier (1984-05-22),

Title: Yutaka Watanabe: Innovator in Image Forming Technology

Introduction

Yutaka Watanabe is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image forming technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative work has advanced the capabilities of printing systems and lens devices.

Latest Patents

Watanabe's latest patents include an image forming system that enhances the printing process by determining the quality of printed images. This system is designed to manage paper sheets based on the presence of abnormalities in the printed images. Additionally, he has developed a variable focal length lens device that utilizes a lens system with a refractive index that changes according to a drive signal. This technology aims to improve the precision and efficiency of optical systems.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Watanabe has worked with notable companies such as Mitutoyo Corporation and Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in imaging technology.

Collaborations

Watanabe has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Hiroshi Sakai and Masae Takabayashi. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of advanced technologies.

Conclusion

Yutaka Watanabe's contributions to image forming technology and lens devices have established him as a key figure in innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and quality of printing systems.

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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