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Kimoto Co, Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 102

% Expired Patents = 31.4

EPO Patents = 9

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 693

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94 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hideki Etori (19 out of 19 patents)

Yoshihisa Kimura (13 out of 13 patents)

Yasumaro Toshima (12 out of 12 patents)

4. Yasunori Sugiyama (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Masuo Koyama (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Tsuyoshi Nagahama (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Masahiro Harada (5 out of 12 patents)

8. Junichi Nouda (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Toshimichi Katsuoka (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Toshihiro Koike (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Takaaki Kato (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Takayuki Aikawa (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Toshio Yamagata (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Takeo Moriya (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Hiroshi Yokota (4 out of 41 patents)

Core Competencies:

Light Diffusion Film

Anti-Glare Member

Reflective Screen

Light Control Film

Optical Devices

Scattering Film

Lithographic Printing Plate

Transparent Conductive Film

Surface Protective Sheet

Microstructure for Light-Emitting Element

Electrophotography

Ink Jet Recording Materials

102 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1090250 - Packaging box (2025-08-26),

2. D1090249 - Packaging box (2025-08-26),

3. 12222527 - Light diffusion film (2025-02-11),

4. 12099218 - Low reflective film and optical sensing kit using the same, and low reflective molded product (2024-09-24),

5. 12032292 - Photosensitive film and method for forming permanent mask resist (2024-07-09),

6. 11780987 - Light-blocking member, black resin composition, and black resin molded article (2023-10-10),

7. 11256006 - Multilayer light-blocking film, and light-blocking ring for optical equipment, lens unit, and camera module using the same (2022-02-22),

8. 10975253 - Light-blocking member, black resin composition, and black resin molded article (2021-04-13),

9. 10634825 - Light-blocking material for optical devices, and production method therefor (2020-04-28),

10. 9692412 - Surface protective sheet, electronic device, and method for manufacturing electronic device component (2017-06-27),

11. 9519085 - Light diffusing sheet and backlight using same (2016-12-13),

12. 9405042 - Light-shielding material for optical instrument and manufacturing method thereof (2016-08-02),

13. 9383484 - Light-shielding material for optical instrument (2016-07-05),

14. 9366800 - Edge light-type backlight device and light diffusion member (2016-06-14),

15. 9349980 - Scattering film for organic EL and organic EL light emitting device using same (2016-05-24),

Company Overview

Kimoto Co, Ltd., based in Saitama, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical films. The company focuses on a diverse range of products including light diffusion films, anti-glare members, and reflective screens, which are essential in enhancing visual performance in various applications. Kimoto's expertise extends to light control films and scattering films, as well as innovative solutions for lithographic printing plates and transparent conductive films, positioning it as a key player in the optical devices sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

102 Patents

#20 in Saitama 343-0827

#1,108 in Japan

#7,648 in the World

Kimoto Co, Ltd.

Forward Citations = 693

94 inventors:

Hideki Etori (19 out of 19 patents)

Yoshihisa Kimura (13 out of 13 patents)

Yasumaro Toshima (12 out of 12 patents)

4. Yasunori Sugiyama (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Masuo Koyama (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kimoto Co, Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kimoto-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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