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Canon Finetech Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 203

% Expired Patents = 61.1

EPO Patents = 26

Forward Citations = 926

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258 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kayo Mukai (12 out of 13 patents)

Masayoshi Kubo (10 out of 12 patents)

Yusuke Obuchi (9 out of 71 patents)

4. Hiroyuki Ishinaga (8 out of 196 patents)

5. Yoichi Sonobe (8 out of 11 patents)

6. Ken Yonekawa (8 out of 9 patents)

7. Toshiaki Nochi (8 out of 8 patents)

8. Tomoya Yamamoto (8 out of 63 patents)

9. Yuichi Takahashi (7 out of 48 patents)

10. Naoto Saeki (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Naoyasu Funada (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Tetsuya Terada (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Norio Motoi (7 out of 8 patents)

14. Hitoshi Kato (6 out of 227 patents)

15. Takayuki Ookawa (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Inkjet Printing Apparatus

Image Forming System

Liquid Ejection

Toner Refilling

Sheet Processing

Post-Processing Device

Ink Supply Apparatus

Developer Replenishment

Image Reading Apparatus

Sheet Binding

Print Control Device

Static-Electricity Blocking

203 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9827766 - Inkjet printing apparatus and method for controlling inkjet printing apparatus (2017-11-28),

2. 9751276 - Sheet binding device, post-processing device, and image forming system (2017-09-05),

3. 9746828 - Sheet discharging apparatus and image forming apparatus including the same (2017-08-29),

4. 9738468 - Sheet feeding apparatus and image forming apparatus (2017-08-22),

5. 9725275 - Sheet binding processing apparatus and image forming system having the same (2017-08-08),

6. 9706072 - Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus (2017-07-11),

7. 9658569 - Image forming apparatus with toner refilling unit (2017-05-23),

8. 9639040 - Fixing device having a support unit supporting a rotation unit fixing a toner image onto a sheet so as to rotate by first and second protrusions (2017-05-02),

9. 9592670 - Liquid accommodating container, liquid ejecting device and liquid introducing method (2017-03-14),

10. 9586783 - Sheet bundle binding processing apparatus and image forming system having the same (2017-03-07),

11. 9586781 - Sheet bundle conveying apparatus and image forming system having the same (2017-03-07),

12. 9586429 - Post-processing apparatus and image formation apparatus provided with the same (2017-03-07),

13. 9581932 - Developing apparatus and image forming apparatus (2017-02-28),

14. 9579908 - Sheet conveying apparatus (2017-02-28),

15. 9567184 - Sheet storing apparatus and image forming system having the same (2017-02-14),

Company Overview

Canon Finetech Inc., based in Misato, Japan, specializes in advanced inkjet printing technologies. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of inkjet printing apparatus and image forming systems, enhancing the efficiency and quality of liquid ejection processes. Their expertise extends to toner refilling, sheet processing, and post-processing devices, as well as ink supply and developer replenishment systems. Canon Finetech plays a crucial role in the evolution of printing solutions, contributing to various industrial applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

203 Patents

#2 in Misato

#693 in Japan

#4,174 in the World

Canon Finetech Inc.

Forward Citations = 926

258 inventors:

Kayo Mukai (12 out of 13 patents)

Masayoshi Kubo (10 out of 12 patents)

Yusuke Obuchi (9 out of 71 patents)

4. Hiroyuki Ishinaga (8 out of 196 patents)

5. Yoichi Sonobe (8 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Canon Finetech Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/canon-finetech

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]

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