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Nichirei Foods Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 5.6

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Minoru Mamiya (10 out of 10 patents)

Ryuichi Itou (7 out of 7 patents)

Suguru Hirayama (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Jiro Kitamura (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Toru Iwasa (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Masahiko Honda (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Yoshito Fujimori (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Shinya Tsukamoto (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Hiroaki Murata (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Kengo Uno (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Kimihiro Mori (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Yu Nakanishi (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Manabu Fukushima (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Yuichi Yoshizawa (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Norimitsu Murayama (1 out of 2 patents)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12765717 - Food stirring device, food stirring method and food manufacturing method (2026-10-20),

2. 12765568 - Method for producing frozen processed cooked rice food (2026-10-20),

3. 12408676 - Piping structure, manufacturing system for processed food, method for conveying food, and method for manufacturing processed food (2025-09-09),

4. 12171239 - Quantitative division unit, quantitative division method, and food production method (2024-12-24),

5. 12150469 - Food material processing mechanism, food material processing method, and food manufacturing method (2024-11-26),

6. 12091261 - Conveyance apparatus, conveyance method and food production method (2024-09-17),

7. 12063936 - Food production apparatus, rotation method and food production method (2024-08-20),

8. 11992018 - Food material processing mechanism, food material processing method, food manufacturing method, and food manufacturing system (2024-05-28),

9. 11959795 - Combinational weigher with upstream X-ray weigher, and downstream X-ray inspection (2024-04-16),

10. 11830179 - Food inspection assisting system, food inspection assisting apparatus and computer program (2023-11-28),

11. 11800885 - Method for producing meat processed food (2023-10-31),

12. 11684070 - Bending mechanism, bending method, and food manufacturing method (2023-06-27),

13. 11589605 - Food product molding device and food product manufacturing method (2023-02-28),

14. 11213060 - Rolled food product manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method (2022-01-04),

15. 10302358 - Food heating device (2019-05-28),

Company Overview

Nichirei Foods Inc. is a prominent player in the food industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of frozen and processed food products. The company focuses on providing high-quality, convenient food solutions, catering to both consumer and commercial markets. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Nichirei invests in research and technology to enhance food safety, preservation, and nutritional value. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company plays a significant role in the regional food supply chain and is committed to sustainability and quality in its offerings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

18 Patents

#1,413 in Tokyo

#3,123 in Japan

#34,244 in the World

Nichirei Foods Inc.

Forward Citations = 1

36 inventors:

Minoru Mamiya (10 out of 10 patents)

Ryuichi Itou (7 out of 7 patents)

Suguru Hirayama (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Jiro Kitamura (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Toru Iwasa (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nichirei Foods Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nichirei-foods

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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