This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Ngk Insulators, Inc., Ngk Kiln Tech, Corporation, Takahama Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Masato Obata: Inventor of an Object Orientation Adjusting Device.
Introduction
Masato Obata is an inventor based in Nagoya, Japan. His work includes a patented device designed to adjust the orientation of objects conveyed through a roller hearth kiln.
Latest Patents
The available information lists one patent for Obata: “Object Orientation Adjusting Device.” The invention uses two groups of rollers and a lifting apparatus that raises both groups simultaneously. Paired sensors positioned along both sides of the conveying path detect the orientation of a saggar on a plane, helping the device adjust its position during kiln processing.
Career Highlights
Obata is associated with NGK Insulators, Inc. and NGK Kiln Tech Corporation. His listed patent reflects work on equipment for handling and orienting saggars in industrial kiln systems.
Collaborations
Tomoaki Oyama is listed as Obata’s coworker.
Conclusion
Masato Obata’s recorded invention combines roller groups, synchronized lifting, and orientation sensors to address saggar positioning in a roller hearth kiln, representing his contribution to industrial kiln technology.
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