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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026
23 Patents
#315 in San Jose, CA
#3,419 in California
#14,428 in US
#27,685 in the World
Alps Electric (USA) Inc.
Forward Citations = 506
28 inventors:
San Jose, CA, United States of America
Alps Electric (USA) Inc.
% Expired Patents = 4.3
Forward Citations = 506
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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Masahiko Kawauchi (8 out of 8 patents)
J Scott Petermann (7 out of 7 patents)
Thomas Overthun (5 out of 127 patents)
4. Shigetoshi Amano (4 out of 4 patents)
5. Tark Abed (3 out of 37 patents)
6. Barry Mullins (2 out of 2 patents)
7. Keith A Engstrom (2 out of 2 patents)
8. Jay Wilson (2 out of 23 patents)
9. Herbert Kraus (2 out of 2 patents)
10. Douglas B Satzger (1 out of 587 patents)
11. Jibing Lin (1 out of 7 patents)
12. Suning Tang (1 out of 5 patents)
13. Yuanji Tang (1 out of 1 patent)
14. Masami Aihara (1 out of 1 patent)
15. Antony Jonathan Fields (1 out of 45 patents)
23 patents:
Company Overview
Alps Electric (USA) Inc. is a subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., specializing in the development and manufacturing of electronic components and devices. The company focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Alps Electric is dedicated to advancing technologies such as sensors, switches, and connectivity solutions. Its operations in San Jose, CA, position it strategically within the vibrant tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Alps Electric (USA) Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/alps-electric-usa
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
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]
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]
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]