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Kabushiki Kaisha Universal

USPTO Granted Patents = 56

Forward Citations = 5,507

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kazuo Okada (31 out of 230 patents)

Toshio Yamamoto (4 out of 5 patents)

Yutaka Kimura (3 out of 20 patents)

4. Masaharu Shirasawa (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Ikuo Nishikawa (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Norio Eguchi (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Toshihiro J Momura (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Tomoo Okada (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Naomi Ishida (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Tsuyoshi Ito (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Masamichi Harada (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Makoto Kurosu (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Yukio Kotoyori (1 out of 1 patent)

14. George Clarke (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Norihiko Hamada (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Gaming Machines

Coin Dispenser

Slot Machines

Win Control Apparatus

Reel Assembly

Video Game Apparatus

Stepping Motor

Fraud Detection

Token Feed Apparatus

Random Number Generation

Mechanical Displacement

Impact Sound Generation

56 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5467856 - Gaming machine and method of detecting fraud in the same (1995-11-21),

2. 5441447 - Coin dispenser and coin pay-out method (1995-08-15),

3. 5366058 - Coin selector and selection method for coin-operated machines for (1994-11-22),

4. 5355988 - Coin supply device for coin-operated gaming machine (1994-10-18),

5. 5178390 - Game machine (1993-01-12),

6. 5152529 - Game machine (1992-10-06),

7. 5127651 - Slot machine (1992-07-07),

8. 5083785 - Win control method and apparatus for game machines (1992-01-28),

9. 5074559 - Slot machine (1991-12-24),

10. 5024439 - Slot machine (1991-06-18),

11. 5018737 - Slot machine (1991-05-28),

12. 5010995 - Slot machine (1991-04-30),

13. 4993713 - Game machine (1991-02-19),

14. 4964638 - Control apparatus for game machines (1990-10-23),

15. 4912389 - Rotary position detector for stepping motor (1990-03-27),

Kabushiki Kaisha Universal is a leading Japanese conglomerate specializing in various industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Universal has established itself as a global player, known for its innovative products and services. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, Universal strives to create value for its customers and contribute to the betterment of society.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 2 2025

56 Patents

#4 in Tochigi

#1,565 in Japan

#12,337 in the World

Kabushiki Kaisha Universal

Forward Citations = 5,507

19 inventors:

Kazuo Okada (31 out of 230 patents)

Toshio Yamamoto (4 out of 5 patents)

Yutaka Kimura (3 out of 20 patents)

4. Masaharu Shirasawa (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Ikuo Nishikawa (3 out of 3 patents)

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