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Tokyo, Japan

Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 2,526

% Expired Patents = 42.0


Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 6,031

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1,368 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kenji Hayashi (38 out of 159 patents)

silverMedal Tatsuya Nagase (35 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Eiichi Yoshida (32 out of 74 patents)

4.  Mikio Kouyama (29 out of 38 patents)

5.  Toshio Shida (29 out of 51 patents)

6.  Minako Kobayashi (28 out of 34 patents)

7.  Kazumi Sawayanagi (28 out of 51 patents)

8.  Ken Ohmura (28 out of 70 patents)

9.  Satoshi Nishida (26 out of 61 patents)

10.  Atsushi Tomita (26 out of 60 patents)

11.  Shigeo Uetake (26 out of 37 patents)

12.  Kazuhiro Ishiguro (25 out of 51 patents)

13.  Junya Hirayama (25 out of 33 patents)

14.  Toshiya Natsuhara (24 out of 61 patents)

15.  Masahiro Ozawa (24 out of 63 patents)


Core Competencies:
Image Forming Apparatus
Image Processing Apparatus
Authentication System
Display Control Method
Remote Operation System
Job Execution Method
Toner Development
Paper Feeding Cassette
Presentation System
Induction Heating Device
Content Display Support
Photoelectric Conversion Element

2,526 patents:

1. 10579246 - Information device and computer-readable storage medium for computer program (2020-03-03),
2. 10237427 - Image forming system, remote terminal, image forming apparatus, and recording medium (2019-03-19),
3. 10228843 - Image processing apparatus, method of controlling image processing apparatus, and recording medium (2019-03-12),
4. 10114326 - Image forming apparatus having paper deviation compensation function for compensating deviation of paper based on image area determined according to image data for given page of a job and image formable area of image forming unit, and image forming method for same (2018-10-30),
5. 9994058 - Bookbinding apparatus and image forming system (2018-06-12),
6. 9900450 - Image forming apparatus, method of controlling the same, and recording medium (2018-02-20),
7. 9785103 - Image forming system including plural image forming apparatuses tandem-arranged in series and which display information based on connecting positions thereof (2017-10-10),
8. 9762760 - Image processing apparatus, method of displaying operation mode keys for image processing apparatus, and recording medium (2017-09-12),
9. 9740291 - Presentation system, presentation apparatus, and computer-readable recording medium (2017-08-22),
10. 9710200 - Adaptive job execution apparatus for executing a job with a plurality of alternative sets of executing conditions, job execution method, and computer-readable storage medium for computer program (2017-07-18),
11. 9705860 - Device administration apparatus, device administration method and recording medium (2017-07-11),
12. 9661173 - Image forming apparatus, image processing method, and recording medium (2017-05-23),
13. 9659018 - File name producing apparatus that produces file name of image (2017-05-23),
14. 9641713 - Apparatus and method for deactivating power-saving mode, relay device, and computer-readable storage medium for computer program (2017-05-02),
15. 9639514 - Information browsing apparatus and recording medium for computer to read, storing computer program (2017-05-02),
Company Overview
Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advanced image processing systems. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies in areas such as image forming and processing apparatus, authentication systems, and remote operation systems. Their expertise extends to toner development and efficient paper feeding mechanisms, positioning them as a leader in the imaging and printing industry. With a commitment to enhancing productivity and security, Konica Minolta continues to drive advancements in imaging technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
2,526 Patents

#52 in Tokyo

#98 in Japan

#386 in the World

Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, Japan

Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,031

1,368 inventors:

goldMedal Kenji Hayashi (38 out of 159 patents)

silverMedal Tatsuya Nagase (35 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Eiichi Yoshida (32 out of 74 patents)

4.  Mikio Kouyama (29 out of 38 patents)

5.  Toshio Shida (29 out of 51 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/konica-minolta-business-technologies

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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