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Precision Fukuhara Works, Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 73

EPO Patents = 19

Forward Citations = 371

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41 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Masatoshi Sawazaki (18 out of 18 patents)

Takao Shibata (15 out of 15 patents)

Koji Tsuchiya (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Yoshiaki Igarashi (8 out of 9 patents)

5. Kozo Taniguchi (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Toshiro Izumi (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Shinji Kawase (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Shozo Yorisue (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Yukiari Iida (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Kiyoshi Hayashi (3 out of 8 patents)

11. Yoji Kawase (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Hiroyuki Ueda (3 out of 8 patents)

13. Hidetoshi So (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Shunji Takeuchi (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Kyoya Kitagawa (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Circular Knitting Machine

Yarn Feeding

Jacquard Pattern Control

Dust Removal

Automatic Stitch Adjustment

Needle Selection

Fabric Density Adjustment

Cooling Apparatus

Double-Knit Fabric

Fiber Waste Collection

Interlock Knitting

73 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10612169 - Knitting mechanism for circular knitting machine and the circular knitting machine (2020-04-07),

2. 6301938 - Automatic fabric density adjusting device and yarn feeding control mechanism for a circular knitting machine (2001-10-16),

3. 6199409 - Knitting machine for and method of knitting high density fabrics (2001-03-13),

4. 6199408 - Cooling apparatus for knitting components (2001-03-13),

5. 6182477 - Method of and apparatus for controlling an electronic pattern circular knitting machine (2001-02-06),

6. 6145346 - Oil collection system for a circular knitting machine (2000-11-14),

7. 5983677 - Jacquard pattern control mechanism for a circular knitting machine (1999-11-16),

8. 5964106 - Yarn feeding and changing mechanism for a circular knitting machine (1999-10-12),

9. 5941099 - Split latch needle (1999-08-24),

10. 5823015 - Piezoelectric needle selection device for knitting machines (1998-10-20),

11. 5775135 - Circular knitting machine with jacquard pattern control mechanism for (1998-07-07),

12. 5689977 - Circular knitting machine with jacquard pattern control mechanism (1997-11-25),

13. 5647230 - Needle selection mechanism for circular knitting machine (1997-07-15),

14. 5577397 - Needle control system for circular knitting machine (1996-11-26),

15. 5566558 - Fabric slitting and take-up mechanism for a circular knitting machine (1996-10-22),

Company Overview

Precision Fukuhara Works, Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer based in Hyogo, Japan, specializing in advanced circular knitting machines. The company focuses on innovative technologies that enhance the knitting process, including yarn feeding systems, jacquard pattern control, and automatic stitch adjustment. Their expertise extends to fabric density adjustment and needle selection, ensuring high-quality textile production. Additionally, they incorporate dust removal and cooling apparatus technologies to optimize machine performance and maintain operational efficiency.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

73 Patents

#18 in Hyogo

#1,380 in Japan

#10,273 in the World

Precision Fukuhara Works, Ltd.

Forward Citations = 371

41 inventors:

Masatoshi Sawazaki (18 out of 18 patents)

Takao Shibata (15 out of 15 patents)

Koji Tsuchiya (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Yoshiaki Igarashi (8 out of 9 patents)

5. Kozo Taniguchi (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Precision Fukuhara Works, Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/precision-fukuhara-works

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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