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Shimano Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 3,307

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 493

Trademarks = 383

Forward Citations = 28,826

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776 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Satoshi Shahana (137 out of 137 patents)

Etsuyoshi Watarai (106 out of 107 patents)

Atsuhiro Emura (101 out of 101 patents)

4. Yoshimitsu Miki (90 out of 90 patents)

5. Kazuhiro Fujii (83 out of 83 patents)

6. Masahiro Nakakura (78 out of 78 patents)

7. Shinpei Okajima (76 out of 81 patents)

8. Nobukatsu Hara (73 out of 74 patents)

9. Toshio Tetsuka (66 out of 67 patents)

10. Tadashi Ichida (65 out of 65 patents)

11. Toyoto Shirai (64 out of 64 patents)

12. Akira Niitsuma (62 out of 63 patents)

13. Takeshi Ikuta (61 out of 63 patents)

14. Takafumi Nishino (58 out of 59 patents)

15. Kunio Takechi (57 out of 58 patents)

Core Competencies:

Human-Powered Vehicle

Control Device

Bicycle Operation

Fishing Reel

Pedal Assembly

Electrical Device

Communication System

Transmission Device

Bicycle Chain

Motorized Component

Sprocket Assembly

Suspension Control

3,307 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12510125 - Hub for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-30),

2. 12509184 - Electric device of human-powered vehicle (2025-12-30),

3. 12503196 - Battery holder for human-powered vehicle drive unit, drive unit for human-powered vehicle drive unit, and battery unit for human-powered vehicle drive unit (2025-12-23),

4. 12503190 - Electrical device and rotational device for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-23),

5. 12503189 - Control system for human-powered vehicle, component for human-powered vehicle, control program related to component for human-powered vehicle, and method for controlling component for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-23),

6. 12503188 - Control device for human-powered vehicle including operation detector (2025-12-23),

7. 12501888 - Lure with a weight inside of a spring (2025-12-23),

8. 12497131 - Drive unit for human-powered vehicle, drive system for human-powered vehicle, and battery unit for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-16),

9. 12497128 - Human-powered vehicle control device and human-powered vehicle control system (2025-12-16),

10. 12497127 - Caliper adaptor and disc brake caliper assembly for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-16),

11. 12495780 - Guide for fishing rod (2025-12-16),

12. 12491959 - Electrical device and rotational device for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-09),

13. 12490729 - Dual-bearing reel (2025-12-09),

14. 12490728 - Oscillating mechanism for spinning reel and spinning reel with oscillating mechanism (2025-12-09),

15. 12485991 - Method for controlling human-powered vehicle and control device for human-powered vehicle (2025-12-02),

Shimano Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment. Founded in 1921, the company is known for their high-quality products and innovative technology. With a strong commitment to research and development, Shimano continues to be a leader in the cycling industry, providing top-of-the-line gear for cyclists of all levels.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

3,307 Patents

#11 in Osaka

#69 in Japan

#274 in the World

Shimano Inc.

Forward Citations = 28,826

776 inventors:

Satoshi Shahana (137 out of 137 patents)

Etsuyoshi Watarai (106 out of 107 patents)

Atsuhiro Emura (101 out of 101 patents)

4. Yoshimitsu Miki (90 out of 90 patents)

5. Kazuhiro Fujii (83 out of 83 patents)

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