Ryota Sato

Title: Ryota Sato: Conveyor Innovation for Granular Materials

Introduction

Ryota Sato is an inventor based in Himeji, Japan, and works at Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. His patent work includes an invention designed to help conveyor systems resume normal operation promptly after the supply of granular material to downstream equipment is stopped or restricted.

Latest Patents

Sato is associated with 1 patent, titled “Conveyor and Conveyance Method.” The invention describes a conveyor with a casing that contains a conveying path and a discharge port, along with multiple conveying units that circulate through the path to move granular material toward the port. An opening-and-closing mechanism controls the discharge port, while a control unit coordinates the conveying units and the mechanism.

When supply to a downstream device is restricted, the control unit closes the discharge port but keeps the conveying units circulating. This continues to move the granular material along the conveying path, helping the conveyor return to normal supply without delay.

Career Highlights

Sato’s documented patent activity reflects work on material-handling technology, particularly the controlled conveyance of granular materials. His invention addresses how a conveyor can manage a temporary interruption in downstream supply while maintaining movement within the system.

Collaborations

Sato’s listed coworkers include Kazuo Fujii and Katsuya Fujishiro. The available information identifies them as coworkers but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Ryota Sato’s patent presents a conveyor-control approach that keeps granular material moving internally while downstream supply is restricted, supporting a prompt return to normal operation.