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Nidec Copal Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 256

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 958

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172 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nobuaki Watanabe (33 out of 36 patents)

Yuta Nakamura (19 out of 51 patents)

Yoshinori Katada (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Kenzo Imai (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Nobuyoshi Inoue (13 out of 38 patents)

6. Kazuo Shikama (12 out of 12 patents)

7. Shigemi Takahashi (12 out of 16 patents)

8. Masaaki Takagi (11 out of 46 patents)

9. Koji Sawanobori (11 out of 11 patents)

10. Yasuhiko Abe (11 out of 11 patents)

11. Noboru Segawa (10 out of 10 patents)

12. Yoshihide Tonogai (10 out of 12 patents)

13. Shin Odajima (9 out of 9 patents)

14. Kenta Kawakami (9 out of 9 patents)

15. Longji Bai (8 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Camera

Imaging Device

Blade Driving Device

Shutter System

Optical Unit

Vibration Actuator

Lens Driving Device

Electromagnetic Actuator

Linear Vibration Motor

Monitoring System

Electronic Device

Blade Open-Close Device

256 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12346006 - Camera (2025-07-01),

2. 12147147 - Camera (2024-11-19),

3. 12088901 - Blade open-close device and electronic device (2024-09-10),

4. 12047665 - Shutter system and inspection device (2024-07-23),

5. 11979653 - Imaging device and electronic device including an authentication processor (2024-05-07),

6. 11960194 - Camera (2024-04-16),

7. 11950899 - Monitoring system (2024-04-09),

8. 11937012 - Imaging device, imaging program, and imaging method (2024-03-19),

9. 11921405 - Camera (2024-03-05),

10. 11921403 - Electronic device (2024-03-05),

11. 11899340 - Camera (2024-02-13),

12. 11892752 - Camera (2024-02-06),

13. 11886108 - Blade driving device, imaging device, and electronic device (2024-01-30),

14. 11859656 - Linear driving force converting mechanism (2024-01-02),

15. 11852954 - Blade open-close device and electronic device (2023-12-26),

NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION is a leading global manufacturer of precision motors and mechatronics products. With a history dating back to 1946, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and industrial automation. NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, continuously striving to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company's wide range of products includes stepping motors, DC motors, encoders, sensors, and other electromechanical components.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 23 2025

256 Patents

#261 in Tokyo

#574 in Japan

#3,296 in the World

Nidec Copal Corporation

Forward Citations = 958

172 inventors:

Nobuaki Watanabe (33 out of 36 patents)

Yuta Nakamura (19 out of 51 patents)

Yoshinori Katada (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Kenzo Imai (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Nobuyoshi Inoue (13 out of 38 patents)

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