New Universal Design Stem Support Clip for Vine Crops Developed; Seeking Manufacturing/Sales Partners
Key facts
- New Universal Design Stem Support Clip for Vine Crops Developed; Seeking Manufacturing/Sales Partners
- Hidetoshi Sako, representative of Samuse, has developed a universal design "Stem Supporter" to reduce the labor burden on elderly farmers. Using leverage, it can be operated one-handed and costs 15 yen per unit. Partners are being sought for production and distribution.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 5, 2026
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Hidetoshi Sako, representative of Samuse, has developed a universal design "Stem Supporter" to reduce the labor burden on elderly farmers. Using leverage, it can be operated one-handed and costs 15 yen per unit. Partners are being sought for production and distribution.
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- New Universal Design Stem Support Clip for Vine Crops Developed; Seeking Manufacturing/Sales Partners (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 5, 2026
Hidetoshi Sako, representative of Samuse, has developed a universal design "Stem Supporter" to reduce the labor burden on elderly farmers. Using leverage, it can be operated one-handed and costs 15 yen per unit. Partners are being sought for production and distribution.
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- 📰 Published: June 5, 2026 at 10:00
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## Product Description
This is a stem-tying clip used to bundle the stems of agricultural or gardening crops with their hanging strings. Designed to be easy for the elderly and those with limited strength to use, it requires no force to open or close. It can be operated with one hand, allowing for efficient work.
## Product Features
- Closes with a "click" and opens with a "pop" using light force with one hand. It features a new structure that closes when the tip is pressed and opens when the center is pressed.
- No need for strong force due to the leverage principle, reducing fatigue during long hours of work.
- Designed to avoid damaging the stem, with a patented structure that protects it.
- Anticipated price is 15 yen, lower than the typical 25-50 yen for other products, making it easier to adopt.
- Specs: 58mm length, 38mm width, 10mm width, weight 4g (competitors are 12-15g). Made of weather-resistant PP (polypropylene).
## Background of Development
The company is addressing the aging of Japan's agricultural workforce. Farmers aged 65 and over account for 70% (approx. 950,000 people), and the repetitive task of tying stems has become a major physical burden. Hidetoshi Sako, head of Samuse, witnessed the strain at a tomato farm and used his years of technical expertise to develop this product.
## Inquiries
Samuse (1-2-6-1303 Bingo-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka). Please contact the inventor, Mr. Sako, directly at 090-3620-0800 or via email at samuse-s35@a.zaq.jp.
This is a stem-tying clip used to bundle the stems of agricultural or gardening crops with their hanging strings. Designed to be easy for the elderly and those with limited strength to use, it requires no force to open or close. It can be operated with one hand, allowing for efficient work.
## Product Features
- Closes with a "click" and opens with a "pop" using light force with one hand. It features a new structure that closes when the tip is pressed and opens when the center is pressed.
- No need for strong force due to the leverage principle, reducing fatigue during long hours of work.
- Designed to avoid damaging the stem, with a patented structure that protects it.
- Anticipated price is 15 yen, lower than the typical 25-50 yen for other products, making it easier to adopt.
- Specs: 58mm length, 38mm width, 10mm width, weight 4g (competitors are 12-15g). Made of weather-resistant PP (polypropylene).
## Background of Development
The company is addressing the aging of Japan's agricultural workforce. Farmers aged 65 and over account for 70% (approx. 950,000 people), and the repetitive task of tying stems has become a major physical burden. Hidetoshi Sako, head of Samuse, witnessed the strain at a tomato farm and used his years of technical expertise to develop this product.
## Inquiries
Samuse (1-2-6-1303 Bingo-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka). Please contact the inventor, Mr. Sako, directly at 090-3620-0800 or via email at samuse-s35@a.zaq.jp.
FAQ
「茎サポーター」の主な特長は何ですか？
片手で軽い力で開閉できるユニバーサルデザインが特徴です。先端を押すと閉まり、中央を押すと開く構造を採用しています。また、茎を傷つけにくい特許取得済みの構造で、重量4gと軽量です。
想定される販売価格はいくらですか？
1個あたり15円を想定しています。他社製品の相場である25〜50円と比較して低価格であり、農家への導入コストを抑えることができます。
開発の背景は何ですか？
農業従事者の高齢化（65歳以上が70%）に伴い、蔓性作物の茎留め作業という単純ながら膨大な作業が農家の身体的負担になっている現状を解決するために開発されました。
開発者はどのような経歴を持っていますか？
サミューズ代表の佐古秀敏氏は、長年、携帯電話や電子部品の開発に携わってきた技術を有しています。
製造・販売パートナーの募集についてどうすればよいですか？
大阪市中央区のサミューズへ直接お問い合わせください。電話（090-3620-0800）またはメール（samuse-s35@a.zaq.jp）で受け付けています。