This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Asahi Glass Company, Limited. Active years: 2010-2011.
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Years Active: 2010-2011
Title: Nobuyuki Ban: Innovator in Plate Glass Manufacturing
Introduction
Nobuyuki Ban is a notable inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of glass manufacturing, particularly in the production of plate glass. With a total of 2 patents to his name, Ban's work has had a considerable impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
Ban's latest patents focus on an innovative apparatus and method for manufacturing plate glass. The first patent describes an apparatus for producing plate glass, which includes a bath for float-forming that reserves molten metal. This setup allows for the formation of a band-shaped plate glass with a predetermined thickness by feeding a molten glass ribbon in a specific direction on the molten metal. The design features a pair of partition walls positioned above the left and right edges of the molten glass ribbon. These walls partition the space above the bath surface of the molten metal into an upper space above the region covered with the molten glass ribbon and upper spaces above regions not covered. The partition walls have a vertically dividable structure, consisting of an upper partition wall and a lower partition wall. The lower partition wall is made up of strip-shaped lower strip members that are continuously connected in a lateral direction and can be removed or opened from the upper partition wall.
Career Highlights
Nobuyuki Ban is currently employed at Asahi Glass Company, Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of glass manufacturing. His work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in producing high-quality plate glass.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Ban has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Motoichi Iga and Toru Kamihori. These collaborations have further enhanced his contributions to the industry.
Conclusion
Nobuyuki Ban's innovative work in plate glass manufacturing has established him as a key figure in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving manufacturing processes.