Patents by Inventor Chiaki Yoshizawa

Chiaki Yoshizawa 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: 11434343
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a resin porous body using a water-insoluble polymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity and capable of suppressing formation of a skin layer. A method of producing a resin porous body disclosed herein includes the steps of: preparing a coating liquid in which a water-insoluble polymer is dissolved and insulating particles are dispersed in a mixed solvent containing a good solvent for the water-insoluble polymer and a poor solvent for the water-insoluble polymer; coating the coating liquid on a substrate; and removing the mixed solvent from the coated coating liquid by vaporization. The poor solvent has a boiling point higher than a boiling point of the good solvent. Pores are formed by removing the mixed solvent by vaporization to obtain a porous body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei Matsunobu, Akio Minakuchi, Hiroshi Uyama, Chiaki Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 11407876
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity. The method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer disclosed here includes the steps of: preparing a solution in which an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent of water and propyl alcohol; and removing the mixed solvent from the solution by vaporization. A porous skeleton and pores are formed in the step of removing the mixed solvent by vaporization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei Matsunobu, Akio Minakuchi, Hiroshi Uyama, Chiaki Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 11401397
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a very simple and convenient method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer. The herein disclosed method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer includes a step of preparing an emulsion containing a water-soluble polymer, water, and a dispersoid, wherein the water-soluble polymer is dissolved and the dispersoid is dispersed in the emulsion, and a step of evaporating and thereby removing the water and the dispersoid from the emulsion. The boiling point of the dispersoid is higher than the boiling point of water. The solubility of the water-soluble polymer in the dispersoid is lower than the solubility of the water-soluble polymer in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Akio Minakuchi, Tomoyuki Uezono, Hiroshi Uyama, Chiaki Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 11345794
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity. The method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer disclosed here includes the steps of: preparing a solution in which an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent of water and propyl alcohol; and removing the mixed solvent from the solution by vaporization. A porous skeleton and pores are formed in the step of removing the mixed solvent by vaporization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei Matsunobu, Akio Minakuchi, Hiroshi Uyama, Chiaki Yoshizawa
  • Patent number: 11267946
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a very simple and convenient method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer. The herein disclosed method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer includes a step of preparing a solution in which a water-soluble polymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent of water mixed with a solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water, and a step of evaporating and thereby removing the mixed solvent from the solution. The solubility of the water-soluble polymer in the solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water is lower than the solubility of the water-soluble polymer in water. Voids are formed, in the step of evaporating and thereby removing the mixed solvent, by the solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Akio Minakuchi, Tomoyuki Uezono, Hiroshi Uyama, Chiaki Yoshizawa
  • Publication number: 20210214516
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a resin porous body using a water-insoluble polymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity and capable of suppressing formation of a skin layer. A method of producing a resin porous body disclosed herein includes the steps of: preparing a coating liquid in which a water-insoluble polymer is dissolved and insulating particles are dispersed in a mixed solvent containing a good solvent for the water-insoluble polymer and a poor solvent for the water-insoluble polymer; coating the coating liquid on a substrate; and removing the mixed solvent from the coated coating liquid by vaporization. The poor solvent has a boiling point higher than a boiling point of the good solvent. Pores are formed by removing the mixed solvent by vaporization to obtain a porous body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei MATSUNOBU, Akio MINAKUCHI, Hiroshi UYAMA, Chiaki YOSHIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20210061969
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity. The method of producing a porous body of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer disclosed here includes the steps of: preparing a solution in which an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent of water and propyl alcohol; and removing the mixed solvent from the solution by vaporization. A porous skeleton and pores are formed in the step of removing the mixed solvent by vaporization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei MATSUNOBU, Akio MINAKUCHI, Hiroshi UYAMA, Chiaki YOSHIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20210061970
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a porous body of a water-insoluble polymer, the method being excellent in terms of simplicity. The method of producing a porous body of a water-insoluble polymer disclosed here includes the steps of: preparing a solution in which a water-insoluble polymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent containing a good solvent for the water-insoluble polymer and a poor solvent for the water-insoluble polymer; and removing the mixed solvent from the solution by vaporization. The poor solvent has a boiling point higher than a boiling point of the good solvent. A porous body is obtained by removing the mixed solvent by vaporization to form pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kohei MATSUNOBU, Akio MINAKUCHI, Hiroshi UYAMA, Chiaki YOSHIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20190367700
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a very simple and convenient method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer. The herein disclosed method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer includes a step of preparing an emulsion containing a water-soluble polymer, water, and a dispersoid, wherein the water-soluble polymer is dissolved and the dispersoid is dispersed in the emulsion, and a step of evaporating and thereby removing the water and the dispersoid from the emulsion. The boiling point of the dispersoid is higher than the boiling point of water. The solubility of the water-soluble polymer in the dispersoid is lower than the solubility of the water-soluble polymer in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Akio MINAKUCHI, Tomoyuki UEZONO, Hiroshi UYAMA, Chiaki YOSHIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20190367699
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a very simple and convenient method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer. The herein disclosed method for producing a porous material of a water-soluble polymer includes a step of preparing a solution in which a water-soluble polymer is dissolved in a mixed solvent of water mixed with a solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water, and a step of evaporating and thereby removing the mixed solvent from the solution. The solubility of the water-soluble polymer in the solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water is lower than the solubility of the water-soluble polymer in water. Voids are formed, in the step of evaporating and thereby removing the mixed solvent, by the solvent having a boiling point higher than that of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Akio MINAKUCHI, Tomoyuki UEZONO, Hiroshi UYAMA, Chiaki YOSHIZAWA
  • Patent number: 6936673
    Abstract: An anti-bonding agent for blast furnace slag or its grading adjusted slag which includes one or more polymers having a main constituent unit shown by by a greater molar percentage than any other constituent unit where M is hydrogen atom, alkali metal such as sodium, alkali earth metal, ammonium or organic amine is used in an amount of 0.002-0.3 weight parts for 100 weight parts of such blast furnace slag or its grading adjusted slag, and may be applied as an aqueous solution with concentration of 1.5-10 weight %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignees: Takemoto Yushi Kabushiki Kaisha, Kokan Mining Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Mitsufuji, Chiaki Yoshizawa, Takashi Wada, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Tomoo Takahashi, Mitsuo Kinoshita, Tatsushi Sugiyama
  • Publication number: 20050065306
    Abstract: An anti-bonding agent for blast furnace slag or its grading adjusted slag includes one or more polymers having a main constituent unit shown by by a greater molar percentage than any other constituent unit where M is hydrogen atom, alkali metal such as sodium, alkali earth metal, ammonium or organic amine. Such an agent is used in an amount of 0.002-0.3 weight parts for 100 weight parts of such blast furnace slag or its grading adjusted slag, and may be applied as an aqueous solution with concentration of 1.5-10 weight %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Mitsufuji, Chiaki Yoshizawa, Takashi Wada, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Tomoo Takahashi, Mitsuo Kinoshita, Tatsushi Sugiyama
  • Publication number: 20030110896
    Abstract: An anti-bonding agent for blast furnace slag or its grading adjusted slag includes one or more polymers having a main constituent unit shown by 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Kokan Mining Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Mitsufuji, Chiaki Yoshizawa, Takashi Wada, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Tomoo Takahashi, Mitsuo Kinoshita, Tatsushi Sugiyama