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Tochigi, Japan

Kabushiki Kaisha Universal

USPTO Granted Patents = 57

Forward Citations = 5,648

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kazuo Okada (32 out of 230 patents)

silverMedal Toshio Yamamoto (4 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal 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 Machine
Slot Machine
Fraud Detection
Coin Dispenser
Reel Assembly
Video Game
Pinball Machine
Token Feed
Stepping Motor
Win Control
Random Number Generation
Score Display

57 patents:

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),
Company Overview
Kabushiki Kaisha Universal, based in Tochigi, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of gaming machines, including slot machines, pinball machines, and video games. The company is recognized for its innovative approaches to gaming technology, focusing on core areas such as fraud detection, coin dispensers, reel assemblies, and token feeds. With a commitment to enhancing the gaming experience, Universal continues to push the boundaries of entertainment technology within the gaming industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

57 Patents

#3 in Tochigi

#1,589 in Japan

#12,573 in the World

Tochigi, JP
Tochigi, Japan

Kabushiki Kaisha Universal

Forward Citations = 5,648

19 inventors:

goldMedal Kazuo Okada (32 out of 230 patents)

silverMedal Toshio Yamamoto (4 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Yutaka Kimura (3 out of 20 patents)

4.  Masaharu Shirasawa (3 out of 4 patents)

5.  Ikuo Nishikawa (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kabushiki Kaisha Universal. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kabushiki-kaisha-universal

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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