This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Pfu Limited. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Shigerharu Okano and Medium Conveying Innovation.
Introduction
Shigerharu Okano is an inventor associated with Kahoku, Japan, and Pfu Limited. His work includes an invention designed to improve the alignment of media as they move through a conveying apparatus.
Latest Patents
Okano is credited with 1 patent: “Medium Conveying Apparatus for Correcting a Skew of a Medium Using Three Sensors.” The apparatus uses independently driven feed rollers and three sensors positioned across the medium’s path. When either side sensor detects the medium but the central sensor does not detect it within a specified time, a processor adjusts the speed of a feed roller to help correct the medium’s skew.
Career Highlights
Okano’s listed patent focuses on coordinating sensor detection and roller speeds to address skew during media conveyance. This approach is intended to support more accurate and reliable handling of media.
Collaborations
Okano is associated with Pfu Limited. His listed coworker is Takayuki Umi.
Conclusion
Shigerharu Okano’s patent describes a sensor-guided method for correcting media skew, reflecting his contribution to conveying technology.
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