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Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 5,729

% Expired Patents = 4.3

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 50

Forward Citations = 228,689

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2,373 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Masaji Nishikawa (106 out of 107 patents)

Hisao Yabe (90 out of 100 patents)

Takayoshi Togino (85 out of 133 patents)

4. Tatsuo Nagasaki (83 out of 83 patents)

5. Kenji Kimura (68 out of 89 patents)

6. Tatsuya Suzuki (67 out of 161 patents)

7. Kimihiko Nishioka (66 out of 95 patents)

8. Akira Osanai (54 out of 54 patents)

9. Osamu Nonaka (52 out of 287 patents)

10. Takeaki Nakamura (50 out of 76 patents)

11. Masahide Kanno (49 out of 49 patents)

12. Masaaki Sato (47 out of 60 patents)

13. Yoshihiro Iida (46 out of 47 patents)

14. Akira Suzuki (46 out of 53 patents)

15. Yasuhiro Komiya (45 out of 74 patents)

Core Competencies:

Confocal Microscope

Endoscope System

Electronic Camera

Image Processing

Medical Imaging

Dynamic Range

Color Reproduction

Optical Devices

Image Pickup

Therapeutic Instruments

Image Data Management

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5,729 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8531762 - Confocal microscope apparatus (2013-09-10),

2. 8477205 - Electronic camera that synthesizes two images taken under different exposures (2013-07-02),

3. 8290263 - Image processing apparatus (2012-10-16),

4. 8106953 - Imaging apparatus including a cooled imaging element which is shifted to perform high-definition imaging (2012-01-31),

5. 8077250 - Electronic still camera with capability to perform optimal focus detection according to selected mode (2011-12-13),

6. 8072680 - Confocal microscope apparatus (2011-12-06),

7. 8049790 - Electronic camera for synthesizing two images having a white balance correction (2011-11-01),

8. 7907168 - Endoscope system (2011-03-15),

9. 7808544 - Electronic still camera with capability to perform optimal focus detection according to selected mode (2010-10-05),

10. 7762948 - Endoscope system (2010-07-27),

11. 7755664 - Image pickup apparatus (2010-07-13),

12. 7740582 - Ultrasonic operating apparatus (2010-06-22),

13. 7733377 - Camera system for communicating information related to user authorization and image data over a radio communication system (2010-06-08),

14. 7722532 - Electric bending endoscope (2010-05-25),

15. 7686524 - Image pick-up device unit having a dust-proofing member that is vibrated to remove dust, the dust-proofing member being pressed by a spring pressing member toward a sealing structure that seals an interval between the dust-proofing member and an image pick-up device (2010-03-30),

Company Overview

Olympus Optical Company, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advanced imaging technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of optical devices. The company is renowned for its innovations in medical imaging, including confocal microscopes and endoscope systems, which enhance diagnostic capabilities in healthcare. Additionally, Olympus excels in electronic cameras and image processing technologies, emphasizing dynamic range and color reproduction, thereby contributing significantly to both medical and consumer imaging sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

5,729 Patents

#23 in Tokyo

#43 in Japan

#149 in the World

Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.

Forward Citations = 228,689

2,373 inventors:

Masaji Nishikawa (106 out of 107 patents)

Hisao Yabe (90 out of 100 patents)

Takayoshi Togino (85 out of 133 patents)

4. Tatsuo Nagasaki (83 out of 83 patents)

5. Kenji Kimura (68 out of 89 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Olympus Optical Company, Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/olympus-optical-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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