Patents by Inventor Masahiro Hioki

Masahiro Hioki 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: 11634586
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new glitter pigment suitable for providing high-brightness whitish reflected light. The glitter pigment according to the present invention includes: a flaky substrate 1; and a silicon oxide layer 2 and a titanium oxide layer 3 formed in this order on the flaky substrate 1, wherein in the case where the flaky substrate is the glass flake, the glass flake has a thickness of 284 to 322 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 89 to 109 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 51 to 86 nm. In the case where the flaky substrate is the alumina flake, the alumina flake has a thickness of 260 to 280 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 79 to 102 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 47 to 87 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Koichiro Nakamura, Masahiro Hioki
  • Patent number: 11324671
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interference pigment that develops interference colors even on light-colored bases. An interference pigment 1 of the present invention includes: a flaky inorganic substrate 10; a transparent metal layer 20 that coats the inorganic substrate 10; and a metal oxide layer 30 that coats the metal layer 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited
    Inventor: Masahiro Hioki
  • Publication number: 20210253866
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new glitter pigment suitable for providing high-brightness whitish reflected light. The glitter pigment according to the present invention includes: a flaky substrate 1; and a silicon oxide layer 2 and a titanium oxide layer 3 formed in this order on the flaky substrate 1, wherein in the case where the flaky substrate is the glass flake, the glass flake has a thickness of 284 to 322 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 89 to 109 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 51 to 86 nm. In the case where the flaky substrate is the alumina flake, the alumina flake has a thickness of 260 to 280 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 79 to 102 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 47 to 87 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Koichiro NAKAMURA, Masahiro HIOKI
  • Patent number: 11028272
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new glitter pigment suitable for providing high-brightness whitish reflected light. The glitter pigment according to the present invention includes: a flaky substrate 1; and a silicon oxide layer 2 and a titanium oxide layer 3 formed in this order on the flaky substrate 1, wherein in the case where the flaky substrate is the glass flake, the glass flake has a thickness of 284 to 322 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 89 to 109 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 51 to 86 nm. In the case where the flaky substrate is the alumina flake, the alumina flake has a thickness of 260 to 280 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 79 to 102 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 47 to 87 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Koichiro Nakamura, Masahiro Hioki
  • Patent number: 10577502
    Abstract: A bright pigment according to the present invention includes: a glass flake; a titanium oxide layer formed over the glass flake; and fine gold particles deposited on the titanium oxide layer or placed between the glass flake and the titanium oxide layer. The titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 150 nm or more, and a reflected color of the bright pigment is a blue to green color represented by a C* value of 15 or more and a h value of 150 to 300 in a L*C*h color system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Haruko Horiguchi, Masahiro Hioki
  • Publication number: 20190292372
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new glitter pigment suitable for providing high-brightness whitish reflected light. The glitter pigment according to the present invention includes: a flaky substrate 1; and a silicon oxide layer 2 and a titanium oxide layer 3 formed in this order on the flaky substrate 1, wherein in the case where the flaky substrate is the glass flake, the glass flake has a thickness of 284 to 322 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 89 to 109 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 51 to 86 nm. In the case where the flaky substrate is the alumina flake, the alumina flake has a thickness of 260 to 280 nm, the silicon oxide layer has a thickness of 79 to 102 nm, and the titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 47 to 87 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Koichiro NAKAMURA, Masahiro HIOKI
  • Publication number: 20180155551
    Abstract: A bright pigment according to the present invention includes: a glass flake; a titanium oxide layer formed over the glass flake; and fine gold particles deposited on the titanium oxide layer or placed between the glass flake and the titanium oxide layer. The titanium oxide layer has a thickness of 150 nm or more, and a reflected color of the bright pigment is a blue to green color represented by a C* value of 15 or more and a h value of 150 to 300 in a L*C*h color system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Haruko HORIGUCHI, Masahiro HIOKI
  • Publication number: 20180133116
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interference pigment that develops interference colors even on light-colored bases. An interference pigment 1 of the present invention includes: a flaky inorganic substrate 10; a transparent metal layer 20 that coats the inorganic substrate 10; and a metal oxide layer 30 that coats the metal layer 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Masahiro HIOKI
  • Patent number: 7254923
    Abstract: A prefixed advertisement structure which is positioned mainly in downtown areas or places of heavy traffic, belonging to the field of advertisement making effective use of the wall surfaces of a building (1) conspicuous to passersby, etc. and which, in particular, is integrated with a glass sash wall (2) of a building (1). A prefixed advertisement structure integrated with a glass sash wall (2) of a building (1), wherein a advertising site is secured in advance on wall surface of the building in consideration of harmony with the external design of the building (1), providing a source of income from advertisement from the time of completion of the building (1) with an advertising medium attached in advance, and the advertisement structure harmonized with the external design of the building prevents the external appearance of the building (1) from being spoiled and attracts people's attention, thus proving increased advertising effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Takenaka Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiro Hioki, Shuichi Saito, Mizuhiko Tamura, Kanji Matsushita
  • Publication number: 20040006929
    Abstract: A prefixed advertisement structure which is positioned mainly in downtown areas or places of heavy traffic, belonging to the field of advertisement making effective use of the wall surfaces of a building (1) conspicuous to passersby, etc. and which, in particular, is integrated with a glass sash wall (2) of a building (1). A prefixed advertisement structure integrated with a glass sash wall (2) of a building (1), wherein a advertising site is secured in advance on wall surface of the building in consideration of harmony with the external design of the building (1), providing a source of income from advertisement from the time of completion of the building (1) with an advertising medium attached in advance, and the advertisement structure harmonized with the external design of the building prevents the external appearance of the building (1) from being spoiled and attracts people's attention, thus proving increased advertising effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Masahiro Hioki, Shuichi Saito, Mizuhiko Tamura, Kanji Matsuhita