% Expired Patents = 25.0

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 4

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6 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Katsutoshi Tsurutani (1 out of 16 patents)

Yoshihiro Nishikawa (1 out of 7 patents)

Yoshihito Souma (1 out of 24 patents)

4. Keiji Matsusaka (1 out of 36 patents)

5. Tsutomu Okura (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Hiroaki Tanaka (1 out of 12 patents)

4 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8982349 - Measuring optical system, and color luminance meter and colorimeter using the same (2015-03-17),

2. 8797659 - Macro lens and imaging apparatus (2014-08-05),

3. 8729919 - Light source evaluation device and solar cell evaluation device (2014-05-20),

4. 8704937 - Imaging optical system, imaging device, and digital apparatus (2014-04-22),

Company Overview

Konica Minolta Optics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of optical products including lenses, imaging devices, and optical components. With a focus on innovation and precision engineering, the company delivers high-quality optical solutions for a wide range of industries including medical, automotive, and consumer electronics. Konica Minolta Optics is committed to pushing the boundaries of optical technology to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

4 Patents

#808 in Osaka

#7,573 in Japan

Osaka, Japan

Konica Minolta Optics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4

6 inventors:

Katsutoshi Tsurutani (1 out of 16 patents)

Yoshihiro Nishikawa (1 out of 7 patents)

Yoshihito Souma (1 out of 24 patents)

4. Keiji Matsusaka (1 out of 36 patents)

5. Tsutomu Okura (1 out of 2 patents)

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

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]

3 patents (EPO):

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]