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Konica Minolta Opto, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 680

% Expired Patents = 69.4

EPO Patents = 49

Forward Citations = 3,147

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420 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Tohru Kimura (36 out of 80 patents)

Eigo Sano (31 out of 41 patents)

Keiji Matsusaka (31 out of 36 patents)

4. Yuichi Atarashi (28 out of 59 patents)

5. Nobuyoshi Mori (27 out of 44 patents)

6. Kentarou Nakamura (22 out of 29 patents)

7. Shigeru Hosoe (19 out of 42 patents)

8. Kiyono Ikenaka (19 out of 31 patents)

9. Kenji Konno (18 out of 51 patents)

10. Yasunari Fukuta (18 out of 23 patents)

11. Eiji Nomura (18 out of 23 patents)

12. Yasumasa Sawai (17 out of 50 patents)

13. Yasutaka Tanimura (16 out of 29 patents)

14. Soh Ohzawa (15 out of 48 patents)

15. Yuichi Ozaki (14 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Film

Polarizing Plate

Imaging Device

Liquid Crystal Display

Optical Element

Lens Assembly

Image Processing

Wafer Lens

Projection Device

Micro Scanner

Glass Substrate

Vibratory Driving Device

680 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10739226 - Gas leak position estimation device, gas leak position estimation method and gas leak position estimation program (2020-08-11),

2. 9493620 - Optical film, anti-reflection film, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device (2016-11-15),

3. 9407903 - Stereoscopic image shooting apparatus (2016-08-02),

4. 9272448 - Cellulose resin film, process for producing cellulose resin film, antireflection film, polarizing plate, and liquid crystal display (2016-03-01),

5. 9250359 - Hard coat film, polarizing plate, method for producing hard coat film, and method for producing liquid crystal panel (2016-02-02),

6. 9243131 - Retardation film, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device (2016-01-26),

7. 9193115 - Method of manufacturing an optical element (2015-11-24),

8. 9156196 - Method of manufacturing optical elements (2015-10-13),

9. 9081231 - Vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display (2015-07-14),

10. 9057842 - Polarizing plate, method of manufacturing the same and liquid crystal display employing the same (2015-06-16),

11. 9053734 - Glass substrate for information recording media and information recording medium (2015-06-09),

12. 9044879 - Production method of wafer lens (2015-06-02),

13. 9034223 - Optical film and process for producing the same (2015-05-19),

14. 9034218 - Cellulose ester film, method of manufacturing the same, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display (2015-05-19),

15. 9010944 - Projection type image display apparatus (2015-04-21),

Company Overview

Konica Minolta Opto, Inc. is a leading player in the optical technology sector, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical components, including optical films, polarizing plates, and lens assemblies. Its expertise extends to imaging devices and liquid crystal displays, contributing to innovations in image processing and wafer lens technology. With a strong focus on research and development, Konica Minolta Opto is committed to enhancing visual experiences across various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

680 Patents

#146 in Tokyo

#304 in Japan

#1,466 in the World

Konica Minolta Opto, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,147

420 inventors:

Tohru Kimura (36 out of 80 patents)

Eigo Sano (31 out of 41 patents)

Keiji Matsusaka (31 out of 36 patents)

4. Yuichi Atarashi (28 out of 59 patents)

5. Nobuyoshi Mori (27 out of 44 patents)

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

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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