Naotaka Katoh

Title: Naotaka Katoh and His Patent for Article-Impact Detection.

Introduction

Naotaka Katoh is an inventor associated with Yamato, Japan, and International Business Machines Corporation. His work includes a patent for a simple, low-cost way to detect when an article tumbles or experiences a shock.

Latest Patents

Katoh is credited with 1 patent: “Indicator, Detector, and Detection Method.” The invention describes an indicator that moves away from a holding guide when a detector tilts beyond a specified limit. It has a larger first part that rolls along the guide and a smaller second part designed not to obstruct that rolling. The two parts join together and separate when subjected to a shock, enabling detection of both excessive inclination and impact.

Career Highlights

Katoh’s listed patent is focused on practical detection technology, using a straightforward mechanical structure to identify potentially damaging movement or impact to an article. He is associated with International Business Machines Corporation.

Collaborations

Kaname Miyata and Hideo Igami are listed as Katoh’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Naotaka Katoh’s patent presents a compact mechanical approach to detecting tumbles and shocks, reflecting an emphasis on simple and cost-conscious article monitoring.