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Saitama, Japan

Noboru Chigira

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1992-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Noboru Chigira. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/noboru-chigira

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 87(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shimooshi, JP (1995)
  • Saitama-ken, JP (1997)
  • Saitama, JP (1992 - 1998)
  • Osaka, JP (2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 8,782 
 
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2000

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6019254 - Beverage supply apparatus (2000-02-01),
2. 5845561 - Apparatus for preparing a coffee beverage (1998-12-08),
3. 5625198 - Two-dimensional positioning apparatus with optical sensors aligned to (1997-04-29),
4. 5501367 - Ice feeder (1996-03-26),
5. 5413249 - Automatic vending machine (1995-05-09),
6. 5237910 - Automatic vending machine (1993-08-24),
7. 5163356 - Automatic food vending machine (1992-11-17),

Title: Noboru Chigira: Innovator in Beverage Technology

Introduction

Noboru Chigira is a prominent inventor based in Saitama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of beverage technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative designs focus on improving the quality and efficiency of beverage preparation and supply.

Latest Patents

Chigira's latest patents include a Beverage Supply Apparatus and an Apparatus for Preparing a Coffee Beverage. The Beverage Supply Apparatus features a coiled tube designed for cooling water or thick juice, which incorporates an inner layer to prevent mineral deposits such as calcium and magnesium. The coffee preparation apparatus is designed to supply ground coffee beans from a coffee mill to an extractor, and it includes a device for removing silver skins from the ground coffee beans.

Career Highlights

Noboru Chigira is currently employed at Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies in the beverage industry. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications and improvements in beverage quality.

Collaborations

Chigira has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Naoto Fukushima and Kazuhiro Uehara, contributing to various projects that enhance beverage technology.

Conclusion

Noboru Chigira's contributions to beverage technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor in the industry. His innovative solutions continue to shape the way beverages are prepared and supplied.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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