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Funai Electric Company Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 2,413

% Expired Patents = 65.2

EPO Patents = 504

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 7,741

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948 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kunio Sawai (58 out of 59 patents)

Toshihiro Takagi (55 out of 56 patents)

Fuminori Tanaka (53 out of 53 patents)

4. Ryusuke Horibe (43 out of 53 patents)

5. Akihiro Fujikawa (41 out of 41 patents)

6. Takehiro Onomatsu (39 out of 39 patents)

7. Takeshi Inoda (37 out of 37 patents)

8. Ken Nishioka (36 out of 36 patents)

9. Yasuo Masaki (36 out of 36 patents)

10. Atsuhiko Chikaoka (36 out of 36 patents)

11. Akira Yokawa (33 out of 33 patents)

12. Kenji Nagashima (33 out of 47 patents)

13. Masatoshi Ono (32 out of 35 patents)

14. Osamu Maeda (30 out of 31 patents)

15. Yoshio Higuchi (30 out of 31 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fluid Dispensing

Microfluidic Chip

Digital Dispense System

Printing Apparatus

Atomization Device

Display Device

Ejection Head

Fluid Reservoir

Light Emitting Device

Optical Scanner

Gas Management

Sealing Tape

2,413 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12136822 - Mesh network for power retransmissions (2024-11-05),

2. 12108795 - Atomization device, atomization device assembly, and control system of atomization device (2024-10-08),

3. 12085795 - Display device and speaker mounting structure (2024-09-10),

4. 12023935 - Nozzle sealing tape (2024-07-02),

5. 12017460 - Ink cartridge, cartridge holding mechanism, and printing apparatus (2024-06-25),

6. 12011933 - Fluid reservoir with self-priming capabililty (2024-06-18),

7. 12011928 - Self-cleaning nozzle plate (2024-06-18),

8. 11987052 - Photoimageable nozzle plate having increased solvent resistance (2024-05-21),

9. 11980889 - Microfluidic chip, head, and dispensing device for dispensing fluids containing an acidic component (2024-05-14),

10. 11960170 - Backlight device and display device (2024-04-16),

11. 11958296 - Fluid interconnection for bulk ink supply (2024-04-16),

12. 11958292 - Solvent compatible nozzle plate (2024-04-16),

13. 11933704 - Digital dispense system (2024-03-19),

14. 11931758 - Revolving maintenance station for fluid ejection device (2024-03-19),

15. 11926157 - Photoresist imaging and development for enhanced nozzle plate adhesion (2024-03-12),

Company Overview

Funai Electric Company Ltd., headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializes in fluid dispensing technology, focusing on innovative solutions for various applications. The company develops advanced systems such as microfluidic chips, digital dispense systems, and atomization devices, which are integral to modern printing apparatus and display devices. Funai's expertise in fluid reservoirs and ejection heads positions it as a key player in the fluid dispensing sector, catering to diverse industries with cutting-edge technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

2,413 Patents

#13 in Osaka

#106 in Japan

#412 in the World

Funai Electric Company Ltd.

Forward Citations = 7,741

948 inventors:

Kunio Sawai (58 out of 59 patents)

Toshihiro Takagi (55 out of 56 patents)

Fuminori Tanaka (53 out of 53 patents)

4. Ryusuke Horibe (43 out of 53 patents)

5. Akihiro Fujikawa (41 out of 41 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Funai Electric Company Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/funai-electric-company

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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