Masanao Asaoka

Title: Masanao Asaoka: Vehicle Sliding-Window Innovations

Introduction

Masanao Asaoka is an inventor associated with Saitama, Japan. His patent work focuses on practical components for vehicle sliding windows, including mechanisms for supplying power to electrical equipment and methods for securing trim boards. His listed portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Asaoka’s latest patents address vehicle sliding-window design and installation.

- Sliding Window for Vehicle and Power Supply Apparatus. This invention describes a sliding panel fitted with electrical equipment and attached to a vehicle body so it can move along a guide rail. A sliding bracket connects the panel to the rail, while a power-supply cord runs along the rail and extends or contracts in one direction to deliver electricity to the panel’s equipment.

- Sliding Window for Vehicle, and Trim Board Fixing Method. This patent describes a sliding panel, guide rail, and bracket arrangement. The guide rail includes a fitting hole designed to receive a trim-board clip, providing a way to attach the trim board as part of the vehicle’s sliding-window assembly.

Career Highlights

Asaoka’s listed company affiliations include Nissan Motor Light Truck Co., Ltd. and Hi-Lex Corporation. His patents reflect an emphasis on integrating electrical power delivery and trim-board attachment into vehicle sliding-window systems.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include fellow inventors Ryota Nishikawa and Yutaka Sudou.

Conclusion

Masanao Asaoka’s patent portfolio highlights engineering solutions for vehicle sliding windows, combining reliable movement with electrical connectivity and practical trim-board installation.