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Konica Minolta Ij Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 33

% Expired Patents = 36.4

EPO Patents = 34

Forward Citations = 72

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hideo Watanabe (7 out of 81 patents)

Manabu Kaneko (4 out of 22 patents)

Masaki Nakamura (3 out of 33 patents)

4. Kouki Kawashima (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Hideyuki Kobayashi (2 out of 23 patents)

6. Atsushi Nakajima (2 out of 54 patents)

7. Yusuke Takaku (2 out of 8 patents)

8. Katsuaki Komatsu (2 out of 20 patents)

9. Kumiko Furuno (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Masato Ueda (2 out of 5 patents)

11. Masahiro Makita (2 out of 7 patents)

12. Hisato Kato (2 out of 17 patents)

13. Shinichi Kawaguchi (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Masayuki Ushiku (2 out of 11 patents)

15. Toshiyuki Mizutani (1 out of 23 patents)

Core Competencies:

Inkjet Head

Water-Based Ink

Non-Aqueous Ink

Inkjet Recording

Printing Method

Inkjet Apparatus

Image Forming

Nozzle Plate

Inkjet Printer

Actinic Energy Radiation

Metallic Pattern

Injection Head

33 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8889764 - Water-based ink for inkjet recording, and method and apparatus for inkjet recording using the same (2014-11-18),

2. 8857936 - Ink-jet recording apparatus (2014-10-14),

3. 8851604 - Ink-jet recording apparatus (2014-10-07),

4. 8770733 - Water-based inkjet ink, method for producing inkjet printed product using the same, and method for producing water-based inkjet ink (2014-07-08),

5. 8651651 - Ink jet ink and ink jet recording method (2014-02-18),

6. 8622519 - Inkjet head (2014-01-07),

7. 8540834 - Nozzle plate holding device and method for manufacturing inkjet head (2013-09-24),

8. 8534821 - Non-aqueous ink-jet ink and ink-jet recording method (2013-09-17),

9. 8507583 - Actinic energy radiation curable ink-jet ink and ink-jet recording method (2013-08-13),

10. 8500262 - Inkjet recording device (2013-08-06),

11. 8440263 - Forming method of metallic pattern and metallic pattern (2013-05-14),

12. 8403462 - Injection head manufacturing method and injection head (2013-03-26),

13. 8398228 - Image forming apparatus (2013-03-19),

14. 8349916 - Actinic energy radiation curable ink-jet ink, ink-jet recording method, and printed matter (2013-01-08),

15. 8329254 - Method for production of ink-jet head (2012-12-11),

Company Overview

Konica Minolta IJ Technologies, Inc. is a prominent entity specializing in advanced inkjet technology and solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative printing technologies that cater to various industries, enhancing productivity and quality in printing applications. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Konica Minolta IJ Technologies is committed to driving advancements in digital printing, offering products that meet the evolving needs of businesses globally. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the organization plays a significant role in the global printing landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

33 Patents

#1,021 in Tokyo

#2,201 in Japan

#20,130 in the World

Konica Minolta Ij Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 72

36 inventors:

Hideo Watanabe (7 out of 81 patents)

Manabu Kaneko (4 out of 22 patents)

Masaki Nakamura (3 out of 33 patents)

4. Kouki Kawashima (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Hideyuki Kobayashi (2 out of 23 patents)

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

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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