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Tokyo, Japan

Universal Can Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 34.5



Forward Citations = 300

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Masahiro Hosoi (12 out of 12 patents)

silverMedal Tatsuya Hanafusa (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Ryoichi Ito (7 out of 7 patents)

4.  Naoki Tasaka (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Takashi Hasegawa (4 out of 4 patents)

6.  Akio Kurosawa (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Tadayuki Sota (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Tetsuya Ohse (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Tomoaki Iimura (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Tadafumi Hirano (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Takuro Shinguryo (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Hideyuki Hiramatsu (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Naoyuki Yaguchi (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Hiroaki Uchida (1 out of 22 patents)

15.  Atsushi Yamashita (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Bottle Can
Can Body
Manufacturing Method
Inspection Equipment
Reciprocating Mechanism
Screw-Top Can
Diameter-Reduction Apparatus
Can Holder
Printing Apparatus
Drying Device
Thread Forming Device
Can Lid

29 patents:

1. 12097991 - Bottle can, manufacturing method of bottle can, and design method of bottle can (2024-09-24),
2. 11980927 - Reciprocating linear motion mechanism for can body maker and can body maker (2024-05-14),
3. 11920863 - Nozzle, drying device, and method for producing can body (2024-03-05),
4. 11897020 - Reciprocating linear motion mechanism for can body maker and can body maker (2024-02-13),
5. 11858681 - Can body and method of manufacturing thereof (2024-01-02),
6. 11814209 - Can body (2023-11-14),
7. D866296 - Working table for a can manufacturing apparatus (2019-11-12),
8. D825627 - Can holder for a can manufacturing apparatus (2018-08-14),
9. D825626 - Can manufacturing apparatus (2018-08-14),
10. 9873145 - Can-manufacturing device (2018-01-23),
11. 9403203 - Diameter-reduction apparatus for can-trunk, can-body holder, can-manufacturing apparatus, and diameter-reduction method for can-body (2016-08-02),
12. 9339864 - Manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus of screw-threaded bottle-can (2016-05-17),
13. 9335278 - Inspection equipment for screw part of bottle-can (2016-05-10),
14. 9316600 - Inspection method and inspection equipment for mouth section of bottle-can (2016-04-19),
15. 9149856 - Screw-top bottle-can and method for producing the same (2015-10-06),
Company Overview
Universal Can Corporation, based in Tokyo, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative packaging solutions, primarily focusing on metal containers. The company is dedicated to enhancing product preservation and convenience through advanced engineering and design. With a commitment to sustainability, Universal Can integrates eco-friendly practices into its operations, aiming to reduce environmental impact while meeting diverse customer needs across various industries, including food and beverage, chemicals, and consumer goods.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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29 Patents

#1,087 in Tokyo

#2,359 in Japan

#22,552 in the World

Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, Japan

Universal Can Corporation

Forward Citations = 300

24 inventors:

goldMedal Masahiro Hosoi (12 out of 12 patents)

silverMedal Tatsuya Hanafusa (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Ryoichi Ito (7 out of 7 patents)

4.  Naoki Tasaka (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Takashi Hasegawa (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Universal Can Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/universal-can

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]
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