This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Nobuo Kobayashi: Inventor of an X-Ray Disinfection System
Introduction
Nobuo Kobayashi is an inventor associated with Nasushiobara, Japan, and Canon Kabushiki Kaisha. His work includes an invention that combines X-ray diagnostic equipment with ultraviolet disinfection.
Latest Patents
Kobayashi is credited with 1 patent: “X-ray Diagnosis Apparatus and Disinfection Method Using X-Ray Diagnosis Apparatus.” The invention describes an apparatus with a movable X-ray tube holder and an ultraviolet emitter. A detector identifies a contact area touched by a patient or examination technician, and a controller moves the holder into position and directs ultraviolet rays toward that area.
Career Highlights
Kobayashi’s patent addresses disinfection around X-ray diagnostic equipment by coordinating the movement of the tube holder with targeted ultraviolet irradiation. The patent lists Canon Kabushiki Kaisha as the company associated with the invention.
Collaborations
Junji Masahashi and Seiichiro Nagai are identified as Kobayashi’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Nobuo Kobayashi’s patented work brings together X-ray equipment and targeted ultraviolet disinfection to address contact-area hygiene in diagnostic settings.
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