Location History:
- Gifu-ken, JP (2010)
- Nagoya, JP (2011 - 2016)
- Motosu-gun, JP (2014 - 2020)
- Gifu, JP (2020)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2010-2020
Title: Akihito Sano: Innovator in Surface Structures and Contact Detection Instruments
Introduction
Akihito Sano is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of surface structures and contact detection instruments. With a total of nine patents to his name, Sano's work reflects a commitment to innovation and technological advancement.
Latest Patents
One of Sano's latest patents is focused on the surface structure of an article. This invention features a design where a plurality of convex portions are strategically arranged on a surface, creating intervals relative to each other. Additionally, fine convex portions with a smaller diameter and height are formed on the surface of at least the edge portion of the concave portion. This design allows for a delicate and soft touch feeling when a hand interacts with the surface, as the convex portions align with the fingerprint ridges of a finger. Another notable patent is a contact detection instrument that includes a rod with a tip sensor portion. This sensor is designed to be inserted into a living body through a small opening. The instrument features a speaker that inputs sound into a hollow space within the rod and tip sensor, while a microphone outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the sound inside the hollow space. The tip sensor portion is made of an elastic material that covers the hollow space, enhancing its functionality.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Akihito Sano has worked with