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Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 444

Trademarks = 34

Forward Citations = 8,632

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Masashi Nagano (152 out of 202 patents)

Keizo Shimano (44 out of 44 patents)

Hideo Noda (25 out of 31 patents)

4. Seiji Myojo (23 out of 43 patents)

5. Jun Sato (22 out of 139 patents)

6. Takashi Segawa (18 out of 18 patents)

7. Hideki Nakajima (11 out of 13 patents)

8. Masayoshi Kine (11 out of 11 patents)

9. Mitsuhide Isobe (11 out of 11 patents)

10. Junichi Toda (10 out of 13 patents)

11. Yasuhiro Hitomi (8 out of 46 patents)

12. Yoshiyuki Furomoto (8 out of 38 patents)

13. Shinichi Morimoto (8 out of 24 patents)

14. Seiji Fukui (8 out of 8 patents)

15. Yoshiro Yamato (7 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Bicycle Brake Control

Change Speed Lever

Fishing Reel Mechanism

Fishing Rod Manufacturing

Drag Control Mechanism

Multi-Speed Sprocket Assembly

Bicycle Pedal Design

Spinning Reel Technology

Two-Bearing Reel

Grip Design for Fishing Rod

Bicycle Steering Handle

Drag Braking Force Measurement

444 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5979266 - Brake control apparatus for bicycle (1999-11-09),

2. 5222412 - Change speed lever apparatus for use in bicycle (1993-06-29),

3. 5211355 - Gear support construction for fishing reel (1993-05-18),

4. D333502 - Fishing rod (1993-02-23),

5. 5178343 - Change speed apparatus for a fishing reel (1993-01-12),

6. 5175952 - Fishing rod and method of manufacturing same (1993-01-05),

7. D332128 - Grip of fishing rod (1992-12-29),

8. D332127 - Fishing rod (1992-12-29),

9. D331789 - Fishing rod (1992-12-15),

10. D331618 - Grip of fishing rod (1992-12-08),

11. D331617 - Grip of fishing rod (1992-12-08),

12. 5163636 - Fishing reel with position regulator for drag control member (1992-11-17),

13. 5163635 - Fishing reel housing an improved lever arm clutch control (1992-11-17),

14. 5161750 - Fishing reel with transmission switching mechanism (1992-11-10),

15. 5160099 - Fishing reel with shaft alignment construction (1992-11-03),

Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd. is a multinational manufacturer of cycling components and equipment. Established in 1921 in Sakai, Japan, the company is renowned for its high-quality products and innovative technology. Shimano offers a wide range of products including bicycle gears, pedals, wheels, brakes, and accessories. With a commitment to craftsmanship and continuous improvement, Shimano has become a global leader in the cycling industry, providing reliable and efficient solutions for cyclists of all levels.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

444 Patents

#43 in Osaka

#397 in Japan

#2,074 in the World

Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd.

Forward Citations = 8,632

65 inventors:

Masashi Nagano (152 out of 202 patents)

Keizo Shimano (44 out of 44 patents)

Hideo Noda (25 out of 31 patents)

4. Seiji Myojo (23 out of 43 patents)

5. Jun Sato (22 out of 139 patents)

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