Tokyo, Japan

Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 468

% Expired Patents = 2.1


Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 3,337

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184 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Seiji Takei (42 out of 42 patents)

silverMedal Norimasa Agari (30 out of 30 patents)

bronzeMedal Kazuhiko Tanaka (24 out of 45 patents)

4.  Hideki Kuwabara (24 out of 24 patents)

5.  Tatsuo Mottate (23 out of 23 patents)

6.  Toyohisa Ishihara (19 out of 19 patents)

7.  Kunihiko Morita (18 out of 18 patents)

8.  Toshiaki Geka (17 out of 17 patents)

9.  Yasunori Yokota (14 out of 14 patents)

10.  Tetsuya Sakai (13 out of 24 patents)

11.  Takaaki Tsuboi (13 out of 13 patents)

12.  Shigemasa Itabashi (12 out of 12 patents)

13.  Shigeki Kakei (11 out of 11 patents)

14.  Kengo Hidano (11 out of 11 patents)

15.  Takehiko Hara (11 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Linear Motion Guide
Rotary Table
Speed Reducer
Follower Bearing
Electrically-Conductive Lubricant
Rolling Bearing
Curvilinear Motion
Multi-Articulated Manipulator
Lubricating System
Cross Roller Bearing
Finite Linear Motion
Actuator

468 patents:

Company Overview
Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision linear motion guides and related components. The company focuses on innovative solutions in linear motion technology, including rotary tables, speed reducers, and follower bearings. Their expertise extends to electrically-conductive lubricants and rolling bearings, catering to diverse applications in automation and robotics. With a commitment to advancing curvilinear motion and multi-articulated manipulators, Nippon Thompson plays a significant role in enhancing motion control across various industries.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

468 Patents

#199 in Tokyo

#398 in Japan

#2,047 in the World

Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, Japan
Forward Citations = 3,337

184 inventors:

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nippon-thompson-company

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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