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Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha

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USPTO Granted Patents = 2,979

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 39,358

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1,170 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nobuyuki Taniguchi (227 out of 245 patents)

Tokuji Ishida (136 out of 151 patents)

Masazumi Ito (133 out of 159 patents)

4. Hiroshi Ootsuka (115 out of 145 patents)

5. Masaaki Nakai (112 out of 135 patents)

6. Hiroshi Ueda (110 out of 315 patents)

7. Masataka Hamada (108 out of 148 patents)

8. Manabu Inoue (84 out of 158 patents)

9. Izumi Osawa (67 out of 74 patents)

10. Yoshinobu Kudo (67 out of 70 patents)

11. Takeo Hoda (67 out of 70 patents)

12. Yoshiaki Hata (60 out of 71 patents)

13. Norio Ishikawa (57 out of 64 patents)

14. Akihiko Fujino (57 out of 69 patents)

15. Tateki Oka (56 out of 59 patents)

Core Competencies:

Camera

Image Processing

Digital Imaging

Electrophotography

Zoom Lens

Document Feeding

Image Reproducing

Image Forming

Optical Scanning

Color Image Reading

Toner Development

Electronic Mail Processing

2,979 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6167201 - Camera having a power zoom function (2000-12-26),

2. 5933675 - Centralized control system for terminal device (1999-08-03),

3. 5883660 - Digital copier for two-sided reading using various writing modes (1999-03-16),

4. 5854692 - Facsimile apparatus having control means for recording a prescribed page (1998-12-29),

5. 5765170 - Electronic mail processing system and electronic mail processing method (1998-06-09),

6. 5749569 - Document feeding apparatus having improved forwarding means (1998-05-12),

7. 5745253 - Image reading apparatus and method for reading images of different sizes (1998-04-28),

8. 5731864 - Focus detecting photoelectric converting apparatus for a camera (1998-03-24),

9. 5697009 - Device for forming electrostatic latent images on a photoconductor (1997-12-09),

10. 5697000 - Camera having a power zoom function (1997-12-09),

11. 5696531 - Image display apparatus capable of combining image displayed with high (1997-12-09),

12. 5692741 - Method and apparatus for feeding sheets based on comparison of actual (1997-12-02),

13. 5687965 - Sheet supplying device (1997-11-18),

14. 5687404 - Camera (1997-11-11),

15. 5682583 - Developing device for mixing and supplying developer (1997-10-28),

Company Overview

Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent player in the field of image processing. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced imaging technologies, including cameras, digital imaging solutions, and electrophotography systems. With a focus on innovation, Minolta integrates sophisticated features such as zoom lenses and document feeding mechanisms to enhance image reproduction and forming processes. Its commitment to quality and technological advancement positions it as a leader in the imaging industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

2,979 Patents

#9 in Osaka

#80 in Japan

#315 in the World

Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha

Forward Citations = 39,358

1,170 inventors:

Nobuyuki Taniguchi (227 out of 245 patents)

Tokuji Ishida (136 out of 151 patents)

Masazumi Ito (133 out of 159 patents)

4. Hiroshi Ootsuka (115 out of 145 patents)

5. Masaaki Nakai (112 out of 135 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/minolta-camera-kabushiki-kaisha

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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