Masahiro Sano

Title: Masahiro Sano: Fiber Treatment and Textile Innovations

Introduction

Masahiro Sano is an inventor associated with Himeji, Japan. His patent work includes technologies for treating fibers and textile materials, with inventions addressing functional coatings and treated fabrics. His listed portfolio includes 5 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Sano’s listed patents, “Fiber treatment agent, fiber treated with such fiber treatment agent, fiber fabric, laminate and method for treating fiber,” describes a treatment agent containing two components. Component (a) is insoluble eggshell membrane fine powder with a mean particle size of 0.1 to 10 micrometers, while component (b) is a synthetic resin emulsion or solution. The patent also covers fibers treated with the agent, fabrics containing those fibers, laminates, and a method for treating fibers.

Another listed patent, “Textile treatments and fibers and textile goods treated therewith,” describes several treatment formulations. These include functional proteins, such as collagen treated with a cross-linking agent, used with solvent-based or water-based resins. Other formulations combine a water-soluble organic substance with an average molecular weight of 100 to 20,000 and a reactive modifier. The invention also covers fibers and textile goods treated with these formulations.

Career Highlights

Sano’s listed professional affiliations include Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd. and Idemitsu Technofine Co., Ltd. His patent work reflects an emphasis on applying specialized treatment compositions to fibers and textile products.

Collaborations

Sano’s listed coworkers include Fumioki Fukatsu and Takaharu Yasue.

Conclusion

Masahiro Sano’s recorded inventions focus on fiber and textile treatments, including formulations that combine functional materials with resins or reactive modifiers. His work connects these treatment technologies with practical fiber, fabric, and textile applications.