Shimano Inc., headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a leading manufacturer specializing in components for human-powered vehicles, particularly bicycles. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies in control systems, electric components, and brake devices, enhancing the performance and safety of cycling. Shimano's expertise extends to bicycle derailleurs, power-supplying systems, disc brake calipers, rider-posture assemblies, and bicycle sprockets, positioning it as a key player in the cycling industry and a proponent of sustainable transportation solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

3,373 Patents

#8 in Osaka

#69 in Japan

#275 in the World

Osaka, Japan

Shimano Inc.

Forward Citations = 29,739

811 inventors:

Satoshi Shahana (142 out of 142 patents)

Etsuyoshi Watarai (106 out of 107 patents)

Atsuhiro Emura (103 out of 103 patents)

4. Yoshimitsu Miki (91 out of 91 patents)

5. Kazuhiro Fujii (84 out of 84 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Shimano Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/shimano

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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1 patent (CIPO):

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493 patents (EPO):

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]