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Minolta Camera Co., Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 76

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,086

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141 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nobuyuki Taniguchi (6 out of 245 patents)

Tokuji Ishida (5 out of 151 patents)

Masaaki Nakai (5 out of 135 patents)

4. Masazumi Ito (4 out of 159 patents)

5. Takanobu Yamada (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Masataka Hamada (3 out of 148 patents)

7. Munehiro Nakatani (3 out of 50 patents)

8. Toshihiko Karasaki (3 out of 60 patents)

9. Masamichi Kishi (3 out of 16 patents)

10. Shinya Matsuda (2 out of 55 patents)

11. Hideo Hotomi (2 out of 90 patents)

12. Hideo Muramatsu (2 out of 30 patents)

13. Noriyuki Okisu (2 out of 24 patents)

14. Junji Hashimura (2 out of 32 patents)

15. Akihiko Fujino (2 out of 69 patents)

Core Competencies:

DC Motors

Zoom Lens Systems

Laser Beam Scanning

Image Forming Apparatus

Document Reading Devices

Multi-Color Imaging

Optical Systems

Focus Detection

Image Projection

Light Emission Technology

Toner Density Measurement

Compact Camera Systems

76 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5798625 - DC motor and controlling system therefor (1998-08-25),

2. 5633759 - Zoom lens system (1997-05-27),

3. 5369272 - Laser beam scanning apparatus having beam intensity control (1994-11-29),

4. 5359457 - Wide-angle zoom lens system (1994-10-25),

5. 5326298 - Light emitter for giving plasma light emission (1994-07-05),

6. 5221949 - Feeding timing control for an image forming apparatus (1993-06-22),

7. 5220395 - Image forming apparatus capable of indicating orientations for setting (1993-06-15),

8. 5194729 - Document reading apparatus with area recognizing sensor and obstacle (1993-03-16),

9. 5182672 - Finder optical system (1993-01-26),

10. 5182576 - Raster scanning apparatus (1993-01-26),

11. 5179462 - Laser beam composite apparatus (1993-01-12),

12. 5179392 - Multi-color image forming apparatus (1993-01-12),

13. 5173785 - Image forming apparatus (1992-12-22),

14. 5168403 - Zoom lens system (1992-12-01),

15. 5168299 - Camera with a multi-zone focus detecting device (1992-12-01),

Minolta Camera is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of cameras and optical equipment. Established in 1928, the company has a rich history in developing innovative camera technologies. Minolta is widely recognized for its high-quality cameras, lenses, and accessories. With a commitment to excellence, Minolta continues to provide photographers with reliable and technologically advanced imaging solutions. For more information about Minolta Camera Co., Ltd., please visit their website.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

76 Patents

#125 in Osaka

#1,313 in Japan

#9,618 in the World

Minolta Camera Co., Ltd.

Forward Citations = 1,086

141 inventors:

Nobuyuki Taniguchi (6 out of 245 patents)

Tokuji Ishida (5 out of 151 patents)

Masaaki Nakai (5 out of 135 patents)

4. Masazumi Ito (4 out of 159 patents)

5. Takanobu Yamada (4 out of 4 patents)

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