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Shimano Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 3,367

% Expired Patents = 18.3

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 493

Trademarks = 320

Forward Citations = 29,739

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811 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Satoshi Shahana (141 out of 141 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)

6. Masahiro Nakakura (78 out of 78 patents)

7. Shinpei Okajima (76 out of 81 patents)

8. Nobukatsu Hara (74 out of 75 patents)

9. Toshio Tetsuka (68 out of 69 patents)

10. Tadashi Ichida (66 out of 66 patents)

11. Toyoto Shirai (65 out of 65 patents)

12. Takeshi Ikuta (63 out of 65 patents)

13. Akira Niitsuma (62 out of 63 patents)

14. Takafumi Nishino (60 out of 61 patents)

15. Kunio Takechi (59 out of 60 patents)

Core Competencies:

Control System

Electric Components

Brake Devices

Bicycle Derailleur

Power-Supplying System

Disc Brake Caliper

Rider-Posture Assembly

Bicycle Sprocket

Battery Holder

Transmission Device

Lure

Fishing Reel

3,367 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12741715 - Component for human-powered vehicle and control system for human-powered vehicle (2026-09-22),

2. 12735144 - Bicycle motor unit and bicycle derailleur (2026-09-15),

3. 12728949 - Control device for human-powered vehicle and operation system for human-powered vehicle (2026-09-08),

4. 12727588 - Lure (2026-09-08),

5. 12727587 - Lure (2026-09-08),

6. 12726541 - First electric device, second electric device, and control system of human-powered vehicle (2026-09-01),

7. 12722739 - Bicycle operating apparatus (2026-09-01),

8. 12722738 - Rotational-position sensor unit, human-powered vehicle controller, and human-powered vehicle system (2026-09-01),

9. 12722737 - Method for calculating energy index, program related to calculation device for human-powered vehicle, and calculation device for human-powered vehicle (2026-09-01),

10. 12722736 - Operating device for human-powered vehicle and human-powered vehicle (2026-09-01),

11. 12722421 - Hub assembly for human powered vehicle (2026-09-01),

12. 12715543 - Component for human-powered vehicle and control system for human-powered vehicle (2026-08-25),

13. 12715541 - Human-powered vehicle control device, learning model creation method, learning model, human-powered vehicle control method and computer program (2026-08-25),

14. 12715534 - Electrical device and rotational device of human-powered vehicle (2026-08-25),

15. 12714079 - Lure (2026-08-25),

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 based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

3,367 Patents

#8 in Osaka

#69 in Japan

#274 in the World

Shimano Inc.

Forward Citations = 29,739

811 inventors:

Satoshi Shahana (141 out of 141 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)

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