Patents by Inventor Hirotsugu Miyauchi
Hirotsugu Miyauchi 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).
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Patent number: 4613467Abstract: A novel fluorinated copolymer is prepared by copolymerization of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1 and l is an integer of 3 to 5, which is prepared from starting materials which are also novel. Said copolymer is useful for preparation of a fluorinated cation exchange membrane having carboxylic acid groups and/or sulfonic acid groups which can be used advantageously in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with improved electrolysis performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1983Date of Patent: September 23, 1986Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4597913Abstract: A novel fluorinated cation exchange membrane containing carboxylic acid groups and sulfonic acid groups, both in the form of a specific pendant structure, the carboxylic acid groups being at least 20% on one surface of the membrane and gradually decreasing toward the innerside of the membrane, which membrane is useful in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with advantageously stable performance for a long term under more severe operational conditions than those conventionally used. The membrane can be prepared from a novel copolymer of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1, l is an integer of 3 to 5, Z is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, an aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 perfluoroalkyl.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: July 1, 1986Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4555369Abstract: A novel fluorinated cation exchange membrane containing carboxylic acid groups and sulfonic acid groups, both in the form of a specific pendant structure, the carboxylic acid groups being at least 20% on one surface of the membrane and gradually decreasing toward the innerside of the membrane, which membrane is useful in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with advantageously stable performance for a long term under more severe operational conditions than those conventionally used. The membrane can be prepared from a novel copolymer of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1, l is an integer of 3 to 5, Z is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, an aryl, Cl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 perfluoroalkyl. Acyl fluorides, which are the precursors of the fluorinated olefin ethers, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: November 26, 1985Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4536352Abstract: A novel fluorinated copolymer is prepared by copolymerization of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1 and l is an integer of 3 to 5, which is prepared from starting materials which are also novel. Said copolymer is useful for preparation of a fluorinated cation exchange membrane having carboxylic acid groups and/or sulfonic acid groups which can be used advantageously in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with improved electrolysis performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1981Date of Patent: August 20, 1985Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4511518Abstract: A novel fluorinated copolymer is prepared by copolymerization of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1 and l is an integer of 3 to 5, which is prepared from starting materials, which are also novel. Said copolymer is useful for preparation of a fluorinated cation exchange membrane having carboxylic acid groups and/or sulfonic acid groups which can be used advantageously in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with improved electrolysis performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1983Date of Patent: April 16, 1985Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4510328Abstract: A novel fluorinated cation exchange membrane containing carboxylic acid groups and sulfonic acid groups, both in the form of a specific pendant structure, the carboxylic acid groups being at least 20% on one surface of the membrane and gradually decreasing toward the innerside of the membrane, which membrane is useful in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with advantageously stable performance for a long term under more severe operational conditions than those conventionally used. The membrane can be prepared from a novel copolymer of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1, l is an integer of 3 to 5, Z is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, an aryl, Cl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 perfluoroalkyl.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1981Date of Patent: April 9, 1985Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4414338Abstract: A cation exchange membrane prepared from a blend of two different fluorinated polymers, each containing cation exchange groups selected from carboxylic acid groups, sulfonamide groups, N-monosubstituted sulfonamide groups and sulfonic acid groups, having different exchange capacities with a difference of at least 200 therebetween in terms of equivalent weight. This membrane has been found to be useful in the electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution and can give improved results in such an electrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1981Date of Patent: November 8, 1983Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi
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Patent number: 4382123Abstract: A fluorinated cation exchange membrane characterized by the gradual decrease in proportion of the density of carboxylic acid and/or carboxylate groups relative to the total density of carboxylic acid and/or carboxylate groups and sulfonic acid and/or sulfonate groups from one surface of the membrane to the other surface or an internal plane therewithin. The cation exchange membrane of the present invention can be prepared by treating one surface of a membrane comprising a fluorocarbon polymer containing pendant groups of the formula:--OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 SO.sub.2 Xwherein each X independently is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydrogen, ammonium, a quaternary ammonium or a metal atom, with a treating agent having a reducing activity in the presence of a reaction controlling agent selected from carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, alcohols, nitriles and ethers.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1982Date of Patent: May 3, 1983Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4332665Abstract: A fluorinated cation exchange membrane characterized by the gradual decrease in proportion of the density of carboxylic acid and/or carboxylate groups relative to the total density of carboxylic acid and/or carboxylate groups and sulfonic acid and/or sulfonate groups from one surface of the membrane to the other surface or an internal plane therewithin. The cation exchange membrane of the present invention can be prepared by treating one surface of a membrane comprising a fluorocarbon polymer containing pendant groups of the formula:--OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 SO.sub.2 Xwherein each X independently is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydrogen, ammonium, a quaternary ammonium or a metal atom,with a treating agent having a reducing activity in the presence of a reaction controlling agent selected from carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, alcohols, nitriles and ethers.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1980Date of Patent: June 1, 1982Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4329435Abstract: A novel fluorinated copolymer is prepared by copolymerization of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinyl ether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1 and l is an integer of 3 to 5, which is prepared from starting materials which are also novel. Said copolymer is useful for preparation of a fluorinated cation exchange membrane having carboxylic acid groups and/or sulfonic acid groups which can be used advantageously in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with improved electrolysis performance.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1980Date of Patent: May 11, 1982Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4329434Abstract: A novel fluorinated cation exchange membrane containing carboxylic acid groups and sulfonic acid groups, both in the form of a specific pendant structure, the carboxylic acid groups being at least 20% on one surface of the membrane and gradually decreasing toward the innerside of the membrane, which membrane is useful in electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution with advantageously stable performance for a long term under more severe operational conditions than those conventionally used. The membrane can be prepared from a novel copolymer of a fluorinated olefin with a novel sulfur containing fluorinated vinylether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is 0 or 1, l is an integer of 3 to 5, Z is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 -- and R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, an aryl, Cl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 perfluoroalkyl.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1980Date of Patent: May 11, 1982Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoji Kimoto, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Jukichi Ohmura, Mikio Ebisawa, Toshioki Hane
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Patent number: 4246353Abstract: In performing melt processing of a fluorinated polymer which contains such pendant functional groups as sulfonic acid, carboxylic acid, sulfonamide and salts thereof, an aqueous medium is allowed to be present in the polymer to improve its melt-flow characteristic. Excellent heat sealing can be effected without degradation of the polymer. This method is particularly suitable for repairing the damaged ion-exchange membranes of fluorinated polymers used in the electrolysis of sodium chloride to enable elongation of their life to a great economical advantage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1979Date of Patent: January 20, 1981Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Hiroshi Sagami, Sakae Tsushima
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Patent number: 4209367Abstract: An electrolytic cell having anode and cathode chambers separated by a cation exchange membrane comprising a fluorocarbon polymer containing pendant carboxylic acid or salt groups of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a group containing perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkoxy having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and M is hydrogen, an alkali or alkaline earth metal or ammonium as a surface stratum on the cathode side of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1977Date of Patent: June 24, 1980Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Maomi Seko, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Kyoji Kimoto, Toshioki Hane, Mitsunobu Fukumoto, Itaru Watanabe, Sakae Tsushima
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Patent number: 4151053Abstract: Cation exchange membrane comprising a fluorocarbon polymer characterized by the presence of pendant carboxylic acid groups of the formula -- OCF.sub.2 COOH -- and derivatives thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1978Date of Patent: April 24, 1979Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Naomi Seko, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Mitsunobu Fukumoto, Kyoji Kimoto, Itaru Watanabe, Toshioki Hane, Sakae Tsushima
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Patent number: 4126589Abstract: A fluorocarbon polymer membrane having pendant sulfonamide groups is first treated with anion radicals and then hydrolyzed for conversion into a cation exchange membrane having carboxylic groups and sulfonic acid groups.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1977Date of Patent: November 21, 1978Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masato Hamada, Maomi Seko, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Fumihiko Yamamoto
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Patent number: 4123336Abstract: An aqueous alkali metal halide solution is electrolyzed in an electrolytic cell using a cation exchange membrane which is a fluorocarbon polymer containing sulfonic acid groups and at least one cation exchange group which is less acidic than the sulfonic acid group with higher proportion of the latter in surface stratum on the cathode side of the membrane than in the entire membrane, while controling proton concentration in the anolyte at not higher than critical proton concentration at which no substantial amount of protons in the anolyte penetrate into the membrane.This invention relates to a process for electrolysis of an aqueous alkali metal halide solution using a cation exchange membrane comprising a fluorocarbon polymer containing sulfonic acid groups and at least one cation exchange group with weaker acidity than the sulfonic acid group.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1977Date of Patent: October 31, 1978Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Maomi Seko, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Kyoji Kimoto, Yoshinori Masuda
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Patent number: 4093568Abstract: A perfluorocarbon type cation exchange membrane prepared by treatment with an oxidizing agent of a cation exchange membrane containing perfluorocarbon polymers having specific pendant N-sulfonamide groups has improved electrochemical characteristics when used as a membrane in electrolysis of aqueous alkali halide solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1976Date of Patent: June 6, 1978Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Maomi Seko, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Mitsunobu Fukumoto, Kyoji Kimoto, Itaru Watanabe, Shigeo Yokoyama
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Patent number: 4072793Abstract: A leno-woven fabric of a specific construction is found to effectively reinforce an ion-exchange membrane at a scarce density of reinforcing yarns to improve electrochemical property of the reinforced ion-exchange membrane.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1976Date of Patent: February 7, 1978Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Itaru Watanabe, Yasumichi Yamakoshi, Hirotsugu Miyauchi, Sakae Tsushima, Mitsunobu Fukumoto