Shotoku Ltd.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 5

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 20

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Naoki Ebimoto (3 out of 3 patents)

Iwao Fujita (2 out of 2 patents)

Tamiki Umemura (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Keijiro Watanabe (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Kohsei Tanaka (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Tadao Matsuno (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Tetsuaki Imanishi (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Kuniaki Tan (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Shouji Nakazawa (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Akio Miura (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Shoji Nakazawa (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Masahiro Maesuna (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Naoki c/o Shotoku Ltd Ebimoto (0 patent)

14. Kohsei Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc Tanaka (0 patent)

15. Iwao c/o Shotoku Ltd Fujita (0 patent)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7161620 - Moving pedestal for a camera including wheels and sensors for detecting a moving amount thereof (2007-01-09),

2. 6467974 - Tiltable device for carrying an object thereon (2002-10-22),

3. 4821106 - Apparatus for loading television camera or the like (1989-04-11),

4. 4771979 - Equilibrator for universal head (1988-09-20),

5. 4757970 - Balancing mechanism in pedestal carrying television camera (1988-07-19),

Company Overview

Shotoku Ltd. is a leading provider of innovative robotic camera systems for the broadcasting and film industry. With over 70 years of experience, Shotoku is known for their high-quality products and cutting-edge technology. Their range of products includes robotic pedestals, camera control systems, and virtual reality solutions. Shotoku's systems are used by major broadcasters and production companies worldwide to capture stunning visuals with precision and control.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

5 Patents

#76 in Kawasaki

#6,656 in Japan

Kawasaki, Japan

Shotoku Ltd.

Forward Citations = 20

12 inventors:

Naoki Ebimoto (3 out of 3 patents)

Iwao Fujita (2 out of 2 patents)

Tamiki Umemura (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Keijiro Watanabe (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Kohsei Tanaka (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Shotoku Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/shotoku

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

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]

1 patent (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]