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Meinan Machinery Works, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 138

% Expired Patents = 2.9

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 18

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 614

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88 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Katsuji Hasegawa (26 out of 28 patents)

Masaru Koike (24 out of 24 patents)

Noriyuki Honda (13 out of 23 patents)

4. Yoshinori Koba (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Yukio Abe (10 out of 11 patents)

6. Makoto Isobe (9 out of 9 patents)

7. Takashi Nakaya (7 out of 7 patents)

8. Tsuyoshi Nakamura (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Teruaki Aoto (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Nagara Aoyama (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Toshinori Nakaoda (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Toshiyuki Otsuka (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Noriyuki Hiraoka (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Issaku Okamura (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Hiroshige Oda (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Defect Inspection

Veneer Cutting

Veneer Drying

Log Feeding

Veneer Sorting

Veneer Bonding

Veneer Lathe

Polishing Apparatus

Wood Processing

Glued Laminated Wood

Veneer Reeling

Veneer Heating

138 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12649256 - Scarfing machine (2026-06-09),

2. 12602765 - Defect inspection system and defect inspection method (2026-04-14),

3. 12594687 - Lathe charger control device, lathe charger including the same, and a method for controlling a lathe charger (2026-04-07),

4. 12569954 - Polishing apparatus, polishing method, and cleaning liquid supply device (2026-03-10),

5. 12508735 - Scarfing machine (2025-12-30),

6. 12090681 - Knife carriage, a rotary veneer lathe having the same, and a veneer slicer having the same (2024-09-17),

7. 12067706 - Veneer sorting control device, veneer sorting control method, and program for veneer sorting control (2024-08-20),

8. 11858164 - Log feeding apparatus, log processing apparatus having the same, and method of controlling the same (2024-01-02),

9. 11618181 - Veneer cutting and sorting apparatus (2023-04-04),

10. 11615521 - Defect inspection system, defect inspection method, and defect inspection program for wood plank (2023-03-28),

11. 11285634 - Veneer sheet conveying apparatus and method of controlling the same (2022-03-29),

12. 11247364 - Veneer dehydration method and veneer dehydration system (2022-02-15),

13. 11180338 - Veneer moving apparatus (2021-11-23),

14. 11045968 - Knife assembly (2021-06-29),

15. 10488109 - Method and apparatus for dehydrating veneer (2019-11-26),

Company Overview

Meinan Machinery Works, Inc., based in Obu, Japan, specializes in advanced veneer processing technologies. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing equipment for various stages of veneer production, including defect inspection, cutting, drying, and sorting. Their expertise extends to log feeding, veneer bonding, and the use of specialized lathes and polishing apparatus. With a commitment to innovation, Meinan Machinery plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and quality in the woodworking industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

138 Patents

#2 in Obu

#906 in Japan

#5,859 in the World

Meinan Machinery Works, Inc.

Forward Citations = 614

88 inventors:

Katsuji Hasegawa (26 out of 28 patents)

Masaru Koike (24 out of 24 patents)

Noriyuki Honda (13 out of 23 patents)

4. Yoshinori Koba (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Yukio Abe (10 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Meinan Machinery Works, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/meinan-machinery-works

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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