Marugame, Japan

Kenzo Oyabu

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Tokai Company. Active years: 1993.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenzo Oyabu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenzo-oyabu

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

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Forward Citations = 10(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1993

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kenzo Oyabu: Innovator in Sheet Straightening Technology

Introduction

Kenzo Oyabu is a notable inventor based in Marugame, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of flexible sheet manipulation, particularly through his innovative patent. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of handling crumpled sheets, which has practical applications in various industries.

Latest Patents

Kenzo Oyabu holds a patent for a "Device for straightening one edge of rectangular sheet." This device is designed to straighten one edge of a flexible sheet, such as a crumpled bed sheet. The invention involves holding one corner of the sheet and a portion of the edge with a pair of laterally spaced holders mounted on a movable member. This setup allows the sheet to be displaced along an elongated plate, utilizing one or more endless conveyor belts to facilitate lateral movement. A detector is integrated to ensure that the edge is aligned parallel to the longitudinal direction of the plate.

Career Highlights

Kenzo Oyabu is associated with Tokai Company, where he applies his expertise in developing innovative solutions for sheet handling. His work has garnered attention for its practicality and efficiency, contributing to advancements in manufacturing processes.

Collaborations

Kenzo has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yoshizo Nakamura and Nakanori Tomozawa. Their combined efforts have fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.

Conclusion

Kenzo Oyabu's contributions to the field of flexible sheet manipulation through his patented device exemplify the spirit of innovation. His work not only addresses practical challenges but also enhances operational efficiency in various applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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