Patents by Inventor Motohiko Kuroda

Motohiko Kuroda 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).

  • Publication number: 20210017614
    Abstract: Provided is a leather material comprising a top coat having at least one layer on a leather substrate, wherein at least one of the layer contains a polycarbonate polyurethane resin, a polyester polyurethane resin, and a polyether polyurethane resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicants: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD., GST Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Motohiko KURODA, Yuji YAMASAKI, Hiroki IMADA, Narimitsu HAYASHI, Jeffrey D. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170297293
    Abstract: A water repellent film (200) according to the present invention includes a first layer (10) having a plurality of fine protrusions (100) on the surface thereof, a second layer (20) covering the fine protrusions (100) and having a water repellent property, and a third layer (30) provided on the surface of the first layer (10) on the opposite side of the fine protrusions (100). When a modulus of elasticity of the first layer (10) is defined as E1, a modulus of elasticity of the second layer (20) is defined as E2, and a modulus of elasticity of the third layer (30) is defined as E3, a definition of E2>E1>E3 is fulfilled. Accordingly, the water repellent film having excellent resistance to abrasion in which a fine structure is not easily abraded and damaged by an external friction force or the like can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motohiko KURODA, Yuji NOGUCHI, Isao YAMAMOTO, Takayuki FUKUI
  • Patent number: 9724892
    Abstract: A water repellent film (200) according to the present invention includes a first layer (10) having a plurality of fine protrusions (100) on the surface thereof, a second layer (20) covering the fine protrusions (100) and having a water repellent property, and a third layer (30) provided on the surface of the first layer (10) on the opposite side of the fine protrusions (100). When a modulus of elasticity of the first layer (10) is defined as E1, a modulus of elasticity of the second layer (20) is defined as E2, and a modulus of elasticity of the third layer (30) is defined as E3, a definition of E2>E1>E3 is fulfilled. Accordingly, the water repellent film having excellent resistance to abrasion in which a fine structure is not easily abraded and damaged by an external friction force or the like can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motohiko Kuroda, Yuji Noguchi, Isao Yamamoto, Takayuki Fukui
  • Publication number: 20130011571
    Abstract: A water repellent anti-reflective structure with a superior water repellent function and an anti-reflective function, a method of manufacturing the same, and components of vehicles comprising the water repellent anti-reflective structure (e.g., display or window panel) are taught. Numerous cone-shaped projections having a circular or polygonal bottom surface and a diameter of a circular bottom surface or a circle circumscribing with a polygonal bottom surface within a range between 50 and 380 nm are configured to be arranged at a pitch within a range between 50 and 380 nm, having an aspect ratio within a range greater than or equal to 1.5 and made from material having a contact angle with water equal to or greater than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motohiko Kuroda, Yuji Noguchi, Takayuki Fukui
  • Publication number: 20120003427
    Abstract: A water repellent film (200) according to the present invention includes a first layer (10) having a plurality of fine protrusions (100) on the surface thereof, a second layer (20) covering the fine protrusions (100) and having a water repellent property, and a third layer (30) provided on the surface of the first layer (10) on the opposite side of the fine protrusions (100). When a modulus of elasticity of the first layer (10) is defined as E1, a modulus of elasticity of the second layer (20) is defined as E2, and a modulus of elasticity of the third layer (30) is defined as E3, a definition of E2>E1>E3 is fulfilled. Accordingly, the water repellent film having excellent resistance to abrasion in which a fine structure is not easily abraded and damaged by an external friction force or the like can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Motohiko Kuroda, Isao Yamamoto, Takayuki Fukui
  • Publication number: 20080107868
    Abstract: A water repellent anti-reflective structure with a superior water repellent function and an anti-reflective function, a method of manufacturing the same, and components of vehicles comprising the water repellent anti-reflective structure (e.g., display or window panel) are taught. Numerous cone-shaped projections having a circular or polygonal bottom surface and a diameter of a circular bottom surface or a circle circumscribing with a polygonal bottom surface within a range between 50 and 380 nm are configured to be arranged at a pitch within a range between 50 and 380 nm, having an aspect ratio within a range greater than or equal to 1.5 and made from material having a contact angle with water equal to or greater than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motohiko Kuroda, Yuji Noguchi, Takayuki Fukui