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Canon Precision Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 31.3

EPO Patents = 8

Forward Citations = 22

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ryo Sasaki (5 out of 5 patents)

Hiroki Kobayashi (2 out of 3 patents)

Kousuke Kudo (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Masahiko Igaki (2 out of 50 patents)

5. Hitoshi Nakamura (2 out of 69 patents)

6. Tsuguhide Sakata (1 out of 58 patents)

7. Osamu Nagatsuka (1 out of 25 patents)

8. Koichiro Nishikawa (1 out of 29 patents)

9. Kazuki Matsuyama (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Chihiro Nagura (1 out of 39 patents)

11. Masahiro Ando (1 out of 25 patents)

12. Koji Kimura (1 out of 22 patents)

13. Shigeki Sakurai (1 out of 9 patents)

14. Katsuyuki Tanaka (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Haruhiko Horiguchi (1 out of 15 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11966237 - Gimbal and system having the same (2024-04-23),

2. 11268833 - Reflection type sensor and optical encoder having the same (2022-03-08),

3. 11199688 - Stage apparatus (2021-12-14),

4. 11079223 - Absolute rotary encoder and apparatus (2021-08-03),

5. 10542203 - Encoder and image capturing apparatus (2020-01-21),

6. 10393550 - Encoder and apparatus having the same (2019-08-27),

7. 10288454 - Encoder including an origin position detection function (2019-05-14),

8. 10094684 - Method of manufacturing rotary scale, rotary scale, rotary encoder, driving apparatus, image pickup apparatus and robot apparatus (2018-10-09),

9. 10048095 - Apparatus having an encoder with an origin detection pattern (2018-08-14),

10. 9534935 - Encoder (2017-01-03),

11. 9476737 - Encoder, apparatus including the encoder, encoder calculation method and storage medium storing encoder calculation program (2016-10-25),

12. 8836321 - Motor speed detection apparatus and motor control apparatus (2014-09-16),

13. 8754598 - Motor drive apparatus for brushless motor (2014-06-17),

14. 8487237 - Rotary encoder and method of assembling the same (2013-07-16),

15. 8217598 - Method of driving vibration wave motor and device for driving the same (2012-07-10),

Canon Precision Inc., based in Aomori, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision components and systems primarily for the imaging and optical industries. The company focuses on advanced technologies that enhance imaging quality and performance, contributing to Canon's broader portfolio of products. With a commitment to innovation, Canon Precision plays a crucial role in supporting various applications, including consumer electronics and professional imaging solutions, ensuring high standards in precision engineering.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

16 Patents

#3 in Aomori

#3,339 in Japan

#37,788 in the World

Canon Precision Inc.

Forward Citations = 22

29 inventors:

Ryo Sasaki (5 out of 5 patents)

Hiroki Kobayashi (2 out of 3 patents)

Kousuke Kudo (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Masahiko Igaki (2 out of 50 patents)

5. Hitoshi Nakamura (2 out of 69 patents)

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