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Wakayama-shi, Japan

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 124

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 109

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 774

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85 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Toshiaki Morita (18 out of 30 patents)

Masahiro Shima (14 out of 47 patents)

Masao Okuno (10 out of 26 patents)

4. Hirokazu Nishitani (8 out of 10 patents)

5. Toshinori Nakamori (7 out of 19 patents)

6. Kazuyoshi Okamoto (6 out of 34 patents)

7. Takuya Miyai (6 out of 8 patents)

8. Kenji Ikoma (5 out of 14 patents)

9. Masaki Miyamoto (5 out of 11 patents)

10. Hiroyuki Ueyama (5 out of 8 patents)

11. Kenji Kotaki (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Minoru Sonomura (4 out of 12 patents)

13. Hiroshi Nagashima (4 out of 5 patents)

14. Koichi Terai (3 out of 5 patents)

15. Yoshiyuki Komura (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Knit Simulation Device

Weft Knitting Machine

Fabric Knitting Method

Yarn Feeding Apparatus

Embroidery Data Creation

Loop Simulation Apparatus

Complex Cam System

Knitting Design Method

Distance Measurement Device

Vibration Damping Apparatus

Needle Selection Device

Garment Design Device

124 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10364519 - Slide spring, slide, slide needle, guide arrangement, and method for producing at least one slide spring (2019-07-30),

2. 8135489 - Knit simulation device, knit simulation method, and program thereof (2012-03-13),

3. 8000829 - Loop simulation apparatus, method and program thereof (2011-08-16),

4. 7950314 - Method of cutting sheet materials (2011-05-31),

5. 7912571 - Sheet material patterning apparatus, and method and program for same (2011-03-22),

6. 7800626 - Mapping device, mapping method and program thereof (2010-09-21),

7. 7664564 - Device, method and program for designing knit product (2010-02-16),

8. 7650018 - Image creation device, image creation method, and image creation program (2010-01-19),

9. 7643898 - Weft knitting machine with density adjusting function, knitting method, and knitting program (2010-01-05),

10. 7640770 - Fabric knitting method and knitted product (2010-01-05),

11. 7549361 - Vibration damping apparatus for reciprocating drive and cutting head (2009-06-23),

12. 7493245 - Method and apparatus for simulating image of twisted yarn (2009-02-17),

13. 7493188 - Yarn feeder of weft knitting machine (2009-02-17),

14. 7481078 - Knitwear knitted by flat knitting machine and method for knitting the same (2009-01-27),

15. 7474936 - Flat knitting machine, knitting program, and method for generating knitting program (2009-01-06),

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Limited is a global leader in the computerized flat knitting machine industry. Established in 1962, Shima Seiki has been at the forefront of developing innovative knitting technologies. Their products range from advanced knitting machines and design systems to seamless knitting solutions. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Shima Seiki is dedicated to revolutionizing the textile industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

124 Patents

#1 in Wakayama-shi

#961 in Japan

#6,271 in the World

Wakayama-shi, Japan

Shima Seiki Manufacturing Limited

Forward Citations = 774

85 inventors:

Toshiaki Morita (18 out of 30 patents)

Masahiro Shima (14 out of 47 patents)

Masao Okuno (10 out of 26 patents)

4. Hirokazu Nishitani (8 out of 10 patents)

5. Toshinori Nakamori (7 out of 19 patents)

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