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Sharp Kabushiki Kaishi

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

% Expired Patents = 18.2

Forward Citations = 212

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66 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kazuhiro Murata (1 out of 25 patents)

Masaru Tanaka (1 out of 30 patents)

Kunihiko Iizuka (1 out of 44 patents)

4. Tetsuo Murata (1 out of 3 patents)

5. Hiroshi Ishida (1 out of 24 patents)

6. Yasuo Nishi (1 out of 17 patents)

7. Yukinobu Nakata (1 out of 40 patents)

8. Masanobu Okano (1 out of 14 patents)

9. Hirohiko Nishiki (1 out of 54 patents)

10. Shuichi Takehana (1 out of 6 patents)

11. Hidenobu Fukumasa (1 out of 6 patents)

12. Shusaku Fukumoto (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Shiro Sugahara (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Kentaro Terashima (1 out of 6 patents)

15. Hiroshi Yokoyama (1 out of 23 patents)

22 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9412015 - Image-capturing apparatus, captured image processing system, and recording medium (2016-08-09),

2. 9395856 - Linear system coefficient estimating method, integrated circuit, and electronic device (2016-07-19),

3. 9137732 - Wireless communication system, base station device, and wireless communication route selection method (2015-09-15),

4. 7773892 - Image forming apparatus with variable photoconductor charging and variable developing bias voltage (2010-08-10),

5. 7314185 - Liquid jetting device (2008-01-01),

6. 7145237 - Electrode employing nitride-based semiconductor of III-V group compound, and producing method thereof (2006-12-05),

7. 6650002 - Semiconductor device having active element connected to an electrode metal pad via a barrier metal layer and interlayer insulating film (2003-11-18),

8. 6282163 - Optical disk recording/reproducing device (2001-08-28),

9. 6254282 - Optical transmit-receive module, optical transmit-receive coupler and optical transmit-receive system using same (2001-07-03),

10. 6160533 - Method and apparatus for driving display panel (2000-12-12),

11. 6097452 - Transmission type liquid crystal display having an organic interlayer (2000-08-01),

12. 6084614 - Method and apparatus for forming an image using flying developing (2000-07-04),

13. 6050827 - Method of manufacturing a thin-film transistor with reinforced drain and (2000-04-18),

14. 5358819 - Developer for electrophotography (1994-10-25),

15. 5257105 - Display driving method and apparatus with noise signal processing (1993-10-26),

Company Overview

Sharp Kabushiki Kaishi, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent player in the electronics industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of products. The company is known for its innovations in consumer electronics, including displays, home appliances, and office equipment. Sharp also focuses on advanced technologies such as solar energy solutions and smart home devices, contributing to sustainable living and energy efficiency. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Sharp continues to influence various sectors globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

22 Patents

#299 in Osaka

#2,795 in Japan

#28,807 in the World

Sharp Kabushiki Kaishi

Forward Citations = 212

66 inventors:

Kazuhiro Murata (1 out of 25 patents)

Masaru Tanaka (1 out of 30 patents)

Kunihiko Iizuka (1 out of 44 patents)

4. Tetsuo Murata (1 out of 3 patents)

5. Hiroshi Ishida (1 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sharp Kabushiki Kaishi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sharp-kabushiki-kaishi

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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