This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Tomohiko Kato: Fiber-Processing Invention
Introduction
Tomohiko Kato is an inventor based in Nagoya, Japan, associated with Toray Industries, Inc. His patent work addresses equipment and methods for handling fiber bundles in the manufacture of fiber composite materials.
Latest Patents
Kato is credited with 1 patent: “Fiber bundle drawing apparatus, method of drawing fiber bundle, and method of manufacturing fiber composite material.” The invention describes an apparatus that holds a bobbin so it can rotate and guides the fiber bundle through a bending-twisting mechanism. This mechanism turns and delivers the bundle while reducing changes in its course parallel to the bobbin’s center axis. A twist-prevention mechanism uses a support and a facing rotation-suppression portion, with a gap sized to let the fiber bundle pass while limiting its rotation.
Career Highlights
Kato’s listed patent connects his work at Toray Industries, Inc. with fiber-bundle processing and the production of fiber composite materials. The invention combines controlled drawing, turning, and twist prevention in a single apparatus.
Collaborations
Tomohiko Kato’s listed coworkers include Tamotsu Suzuki and Ryota Nakao.
Conclusion
Tomohiko Kato’s patent focuses on improving the controlled handling of fiber bundles, supporting their use in manufacturing fiber composite materials.
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