Patents by Inventor Hidenori Tachi

Hidenori Tachi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8841057
    Abstract: A resin binder for use in a toner for electrophotography, containing a polycondensation resin obtainable by polycondensing an alcohol component containing an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having two or more secondary carbon atoms with a hydroxyl group bound thereto (an alcohol A), and a carboxylic acid component, wherein the alcohol A is contained in an amount of from 10 to 100% by mol, of the alcohol component; and a toner for electrophotography containing the resin binder. The toner for electrophotography of the present invention is suitably used in developing latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Katsutoshi Aoki, Norihiro Fukuri, Takashi Kubo, Yoshitomo Kimura, Yasunori Inagaki, Yoshihiro Ueno, Hidenori Tachi
  • Publication number: 20110212395
    Abstract: A resin binder for use in a toner for electrophotography, containing a polycondensation resin obtainable by polycondensing an alcohol component containing an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having two or more secondary carbon atoms with a hydroxyl group bound thereto (an alcohol A), and a carboxylic acid component, wherein the alcohol A is contained in an amount of from 10 to 100% by mol, of the alcohol component; and a toner for electrophotography containing the resin binder. The toner for electrophotography of the present invention is suitably used in developing latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsutoshi Aoki, Norihiro Fukuri, Takashi Kubo, Yoshitomo Kimura, Yasunori Inagaki, Yoshihiro Ueno, Hidenori Tachi
  • Patent number: 7250242
    Abstract: A toner comprising a resin binder and a colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, wherein the composite oxide has a BET specific surface area of 0.5 to 7 m2/g and a saturation magnetization of from 1 to 40 Am2/kg; and a two-component developer comprising the above toner and a carrier having a saturation magnetization of from 40 to 100 Am2/kg. The toner can be used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Patent number: 7244536
    Abstract: A toner comprising a resin binder, a black colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, and a charge control agent comprising a quaternary ammonium salt. The toner is suitably used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima, Yasuyuki Tamane
  • Patent number: 7063926
    Abstract: A toner comprising a resin binder and a colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, wherein the composite oxide has a BET specific surface area of 0.5 to 7 m2/g and a saturation magnetization of from 1 to 40 Am2/kg; and a two-component developer comprising the above toner and a carrier having a saturation magnetization of from 40 to 100 Am2/kg. The toner can be used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Patent number: 7014970
    Abstract: A resin composition having a softening point of from 80° to 165° C., obtained by reacting a poly C2-4 alkylene terephthalate having a melting point of 200° C. or more with a low-molecular weight polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 400 to 2500; a resin binder for a toner comprising the above resin composition; a toner comprising the above resin binder; a process for preparing a resin composition having a softening point of from 80° to 165° C., comprising the step of reacting a poly C2-4 alkylene terephthalate having a melting point of 200° C. or more with a low-molecular weight polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 400 to 2500. The resin composition can be suitably used as a resin binder for a toner used for developing electrostatic latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Eiji Morimoto, Hidenori Tachi, Katsutoshi Aoki
  • Patent number: 6946228
    Abstract: A toner for development of electrostatic latent images, comprising a resin binder comprising a resin having a softening point of from 120° to 170° C., a glass transition point of from 58° to 75° C., and a percentage of chloroform-insoluble component of from 5 to 50% by weight; and a resin having a softening point of 90° C. or more and less than 120° C., a glass transition point of from 58° to 75° C., and a percentage of chloroform-insoluble component of less than 5% by weight; and at least one low-melting point wax having a melting point of from 60° to 90° C. The toner for development of electrostatic latent images has low lowest fixing temperature and is excellent in the offset resistance, the blocking resistance and the durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Kanamaru, Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Patent number: 6835518
    Abstract: A toner for electrostatic image development comprising a high-softening point polyester having a softening point of 120° C. or more and 170° C. or less; a low-softening point polyester having a softening point of 80° C. or more and less than 120° C.; and a composite oxide of two or more metals, wherein the composite oxide has a BET specific surface area of 7 m2/g or more. The toner is suitably used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Yasuyuki Tamane, Koji Akiyama, Hiroyuki Kawaji
  • Publication number: 20040197691
    Abstract: A toner for electrostatic image development, containing a resin binder; and a colorant containing a charcoal powder, wherein the charcoal powder has a volume-based median particle size (D50) of 5.6 &mgr;m or less, and a coefficient of variation of 80% or less; a two-component developer containing the toner and a carrier; and a process for development of a two-component developer, including the step of applying the two-component developer to a developing device for two-component development. The toner can be suitably used for, for instance, the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima, Hidenori Tachi
  • Publication number: 20040185364
    Abstract: A toner for development of electrostatic latent images, comprising a resin binder comprising a resin having a softening point of from 120° to 170° C., a glass transition point of from 58° to 75° C., and a percentage of chloroform-insoluble component of from 5 to 50% by weight; and a resin having a softening point of 90° C. or more and less than 120° C., a glass transition point of from 58° to 75° C., and a percentage of chloroform-insoluble component of less than 5% by weight; and at least one low-melting point wax having a melting point of from 60° to 90° C. The toner for development of electrostatic latent images has low lowest fixing temperature and is excellent in the offset resistance, the blocking resistance and the durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Kanamaru, Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Publication number: 20040116621
    Abstract: A resin composition having a softening point of from 80° to 165° C., obtained by reacting a poly C2-4 alkylene terephthalate having a melting point of 200° C. or more with a low-molecular weight polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 400 to 2500; a resin binder for a toner comprising the above resin composition; a toner comprising the above resin binder; a process for preparing a resin composition having a softening point of from 80° to 165° C., comprising the step of reacting a poly C2-4 alkylene terephthalate having a melting point of 200° C. or more with a low-molecular weight polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 400 to 2500.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Eiji Morimoto, Hidenori Tachi, Katsutoshi Aoki
  • Publication number: 20040072090
    Abstract: A toner comprising a resin binder and a colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, wherein the composite oxide has a BET specific surface area of 0.5 to 7 m2/g and a saturation magnetization of from 1 to 40 Am2/kg; and a two-component developer comprising the above toner and a carrier having a saturation magnetization of from 40 to 100 Am2/kg. The toner can be used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Patent number: 6677096
    Abstract: A positively chargeable toner for two-component development comprising a resin binder; a colorant; a releasing agent comprising a wax having a melting point of 50° to 120° C.; and an external additive comprising a positively chargeable silica, the positively chargeable silica having an absolute deviation of an error of 0.1 or less, against an approximate straight line showing an adhesion state of silicon atoms to carbon atoms, and a free ratio of 5% or less, wherein the positively chargeable toner is usable together with a ferrite carrier having a saturation magnetization of from 40 to 100 Am2/kg. This positively chargeable toner is used for development of an electrostatic latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Publication number: 20030073018
    Abstract: A toner for electrostatic image development comprising a high-softening point polyester having a softening point of 120° C. or more and 170° C. or less; a low-softening point polyester having a softening point of 80° C. or more and less than 120° C.; and a composite oxide of two or more metals, wherein the composite oxide has a BET specific surface area of 7 m2/g or more. The toner is suitably used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Yasuyuki Tamane, Koji Akiyama, Hiroyuki Kawaji
  • Publication number: 20030059699
    Abstract: A toner comprising a resin binder, a black colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, and a charge control agent comprising a quaternary ammonium salt. The toner is suitably used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima, Yasuyuki Tamane
  • Publication number: 20030054276
    Abstract: A black toner for two-component development, comprising a resin binder; and a black colorant comprising a composite oxide of two or more metals, the composite oxide having a BET specific surface area of 7 m2/g or more; and a two-component developer comprising the black toner for two-component development and a resin-coated carrier. The black toner for two-component development can be suitably used for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shinji Moriyama, Yasuyuki Tamane, Hidenori Tachi, Yoshihiro Fukushima, Koji Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20030022087
    Abstract: A positively chargeable toner for two-component development comprising a resin binder; a colorant; a releasing agent comprising a wax having a melting point of 50° to 120° C.; and an external additive comprising a positively chargeable silica, the positively chargeable silica having an absolute deviation of an error of 0.1 or less, against an approximate straight line showing an adhesion state of silicon atoms to carbon atoms, and a free ratio of 5% or less, wherein the positively chargeable toner is usable together with a ferrite carrier having a saturation magnetization of from 40 to 100 Am2/kg. This positively chargeable toner is used for development of an electrostatic latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Hidenori Tachi, Shinji Moriyama, Yoshihiro Fukushima
  • Patent number: 6117607
    Abstract: A full color toner for nonmagnetic one-component development usable in a developer device including a developer roller and a blade, the blade serving to regulate a toner layer formed on the developer roller into a uniform thickness and to supply electric charges to toners by triboelectric charging, the full color toner for nonmagnetic one-component development including (a) fine resinous particles including at least a colorant and a binder resin having a polyester resin as a main component; and (b) additives externally applied onto a surface of the fine resinous particles, the additives including inorganic fine particles consisting of positively chargeable, inorganic fine particles and negatively chargeable, inorganic fine particles when subjecting the additives to triboelectric charging with an iron powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Shimizu, Hidenori Tachi, Masayuki Maruta