This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Nippon Steel Corporation, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2005.
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Title: Kyoichi Mano: Mold-Clamping Invention
Introduction
Kyoichi Mano is an inventor associated with Ciryu, Japan. His work includes a patent for a mold-clamping apparatus and method, and his career is connected with Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha and Nippon Steel Corporation.
Latest Patents
Mano is credited with 1 patent: “Mold Clamping Apparatus and Mold Clamping Method.” The invention describes a frame that holds a mold and has an opening through which the mold can be inserted or removed along its longer side. A mold-moving device transfers the mold through the opening, while a separate device opens and closes the mold outside the frame. The apparatus is designed to hold the mold securely closed against pressure that could force it open, while helping reduce energy use, maintenance and production costs, and equipment size.
Career Highlights
Mano’s listed company affiliations include Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha and Nippon Steel Corporation. His patent reflects an engineering focus on mold handling and clamping, with attention to secure operation and efficient equipment design.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Hiroo Ishibashi and Osamu Honda.
Conclusion
Kyoichi Mano’s mold-clamping patent presents a practical approach to securing and moving molds while aiming to reduce equipment costs, energy consumption, and overall size.
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