Patents by Inventor Takeo Kudo
Takeo Kudo 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: 5378427Abstract: A corrosion-resistant austenitic alloy suitable for use in heat transfer tubes for heat-recovery boilers which withstands uniform corrosion, intergranular corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking in refuse-fired boilers and black-liquor combustion boilers. The alloy consists essentially, on a weight basis, of C: not more than 0.05%, Si: not more than 4%, Mn: not more than 7.5%, Ni: 25-55%, Cr: more than 20% and not more than 35%, Mo: an amount satisfying the following inequality (1) when Mn(%).ltoreq.2.5 or inequality (2) when 2.5.ltoreq.Mn(%).ltoreq.7.5,Mo(%).ltoreq.5.8--[Ni(%)/10] (1)Mo(%).ltoreq.7.5--[Ni(%)/10] (2)optionally one or more of Nb, Ti, Zr, and V: 0.1-3% in total, one or more of Cu, Co, and W: 0.1-5% in total, N: 0.1-0.3%, Al: not more than 0.5%, and at least one rare earth metal: 0.01-0.1% in total, and the balance of Fe and incidental impurities in which the content of P is not more than 0.030% and that of S is not more than 0.010%.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1993Date of Patent: January 3, 1995Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Nobuo Otsuka, Takeo Kudo
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Patent number: 5284530Abstract: A high-Cr, high-Mo duplex stainless steel having excellent corrosion resistance as well as improved toughness and workability has a chemical composition which consists essentially, on a weight basis, of C: 0.03% or less, Si: 0.4% or less, Mn: 2.0% or less, Cr: 26.0-30.0%, Ni: 5.0-9.0%, Mo: 3.0 -4.5%, N: 0.10-0.35%, Al: 0.01-0.04%, optionally one or both of Cu and W in a total amount of 0.05-3.0% and/or one or more elements selected from Ca, B and Ce in a total amount of 0.001-0.01%, and a balance of Fe and incidental impurities, wherein the following inequality (1) is satisfied:-1.5.ltoreq.PBI.ltoreq.1.5 (1)where PBI=14.times.(Ni.sub.eq -0.61.times.CR.sub.eq +2.8)/(Cr.sub.eq -6)Ni.sub.eq (%)=Ni+0.5.times.Mn+30.times.(C+N){+Cu}Cr.sub.eq (%)=Cr+1.5.times.Si+Mo{+0.5.times.W}.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1992Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Shigeki Azuma, Takeo Kudo, Tadashi Fukuda
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Patent number: 5066560Abstract: A toner for electrophotography produced by polymerizing a monomer dispersed by emulsification in the presence of a colorant and/or a magnetic powder, followed by coagulation is excellent in properties, particularly in cleaning properties, charge stability and caking resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1990Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ryoji Tan, Shigeyoshi Tanaka, Ken-ichi Kishi, Yasuyuki Iguchi, Takeo Kudo, Takashi Amano, Hideki Kohno
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Patent number: 4983488Abstract: A toner for electrophotography produced by polymerizing a monomer dispersed by emulsification in the presence of a colorant and/or a magnetic powder, followed by coagulation is excellent in properties, particularly in cleaning properties, charge stability and caking resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: January 8, 1991Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryoji Tan, Shigeyoshi Tanaka, Ken-ichi Kishi, Yasuyuki Iguchi, Takeo Kudo, Takashi Amano, Hideki Kohno
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Patent number: 4910114Abstract: A toner for electrophotography containing as a binder a polymer comprising as essential ingredient a high-molecular-weight monofunctional monomer having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000 and an ethylenic double bond only at one end of the molecular chain is excellent in fixing properties in a heat roll fixing process and anti-offset properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1987Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yukihisa Hosino, Takeo Kudo
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Patent number: 4770703Abstract: A sintered stainless steel exhibiting improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking which comprises a matrix phase and a dispersed phase and a process for manufacturing same are disclosed. The dispersed phase is of an austenitic metallurgical structure and is dispersed throughout the matrix phase which is comprised of an austenitic metallurgical structure having a steel composition different from that of the dispersed phase or a ferrite-austenite duplex stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1985Date of Patent: September 13, 1988Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Yoshio Tarutani, Takeo Kudo, Akira Seki, Masaru Nishiguchi
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Patent number: 4652315Abstract: A precipitation-hardening Ni-base alloy exhibiting improved resistance to corrosion under a corrosive environment containing at least one of hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and chloride ions and method of producing the same are disclosed. The alloy is of the .gamma."-phase, or (.gamma.'+.gamma.")-phase precipitation hardening type in which Ti is restricted to less than 0.40% and is comprised of:C: not greater than 0.050%,Si: not greater than 0.50%,Mn: not greater than 2.0%,Ni: 40-60%,Cr: 18-27%,Ti: less than 0.40%,Mo: 2.5-5.5% and/or W: not greater than 11%, t 2.5%.ltoreq.Mo+1/2W.ltoreq.5.5%,Al: not greater than than 2.0%,Nb: 2.5-6.0% and/or Ta: not greater than 2.0%, 2.5%.ltoreq.Nb+1/2Ta.ltoreq.6.0%.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1984Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masaaki Igarashi, Yasutaka Okada, Kunihiko Yoshikawa, Takeo Kudo
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Patent number: 4581202Abstract: A sintered stainless steel and sintered seamless steel pipe exhibiting improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking are disclosed. The metallurgical structure comprises a matrix phase and a dispersing phase, which are different from each other in their metallurgical structures, the matrix phase comprising a substantially single ferritic structure, and the dispersing phase comprising a structure selected from the group consisting of an austenitic structure, an austenitic+ferritic dual phase structure, an austenitic+martensitic dual phase structure, and an austenitic+ferritic+martensitic triple phase structure. The sintered seamless stainless steel pipes are useful as heat exchanging tubes and piping to which sea water or industrial water is fed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1985Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yoshio Tarutani
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Patent number: 4421571Abstract: A process for manufacturing high strength deep well casing, tubing, and drill pipes, which have improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of preparing an alloy composition which is:______________________________________ C .ltoreq.0.05% Si .ltoreq.1.0% Mn .ltoreq.2.0% P .ltoreq.0.030% S .ltoreq.0.005% N 0-0.30% Ni 25-60% Cr 15-35% Mo 0-12% W 0-24% Cr (%) + 10Mo (%) + 5W (%) .gtoreq. 50% 1.5% .ltoreq. Mo (%) + 1/2W (%) .ltoreq. 12% Cu 0-2.0% Co 0-2.0% Rare Earths 0-0.10% Y 0-0.20% Mg 0-0.10% Ti 0-0.5% Ca 0-0.10% and incidental impurities balance; ______________________________________applying, after hot working, the solid solution treatment to the alloy at a temperature of from the lower limit temperature (.degree.C.) defined by the following empirical formula: 260 log C(%)+1300 to the upper limit temperature (.degree.C.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1982Date of Patent: December 20, 1983Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yasutaka Okada, Taishi Moroishi, Akio Ikeda, Hiroo Ohtani, Kunihiko Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 4400349Abstract: An alloy useful for manufacturing high strength oil-well casing, tubing and drill pipes for use in oil-well operations is disclosed. The alloy exhibits improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in the H.sub.2 S--CO.sub.2 --Cl.sup.- environment, which comprises the following alloy composition:______________________________________ C: .ltoreq. 0.1% Si: .ltoreq. 1.0% Mn: 3-20% P: .ltoreq. 0.030% S: .ltoreq. 0.005% N: 0-0.30% sol. Al .ltoreq. 0.5% Ni: 20-60% Cr: 15-35% Mo: 0-12% W: 0-24% Cr(%) + 10 Mo(%) + 5 W(%) .gtoreq. 50% 1/2 Mn(%) + Ni(%) .gtoreq. 25% 1.5% .ltoreq. Mo(%) + 1/2 W(%) .ltoreq. 12% Cu: 0-2.0% Co: 0-2.0% Rare Earths: 0-0.10% Y: 0-0.20% Mg: 0-0.10% Ti: 0-0.5% Ca: 0-0.10% Fe and incidental impurities: balance.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1982Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yasutaka Okada, Taishi Moroishi, Akio Ikeda, Hiroo Ohtani, Kunihiko Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 4400209Abstract: An alloy useful for manufacturing high strength deep well casing, tubing and drill pipes for use in oil-well operations is disclosed. The alloy exhibits improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in the H.sub.2 S--CO.sub.2 --Cl.sup.- environment, which comprises the following alloy composition:______________________________________ C: .ltoreq. 0.1% Si: .ltoreq. 1.0% Mn: .ltoreq. 2.0% P: .ltoreq. 0.030% S: .ltoreq. 0.005% N: 0-0.30% Ni: 25-60% Cr: 22.5-40% Mo: 0-3.5% (excl.) W: 0-7% (excl.) Cr (%) + 10Mo (%) + 5W (%) .gtoreq. 50%, 1.0% .ltoreq. Mo (%) + 1/2W (%) < 3.5% Cu: 0-2.0% Co: 0-2.0% Rare earths: 0-0.10% Y: 0-0.20% Mg: 0-0.10% Ca: 0-0.10% one or more of Nb, Ti, Ta, Zr and V in the total amount of 0.5-4.0, if necessary, Fe and incidental impurities: balance.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1982Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yasutaka Okada, Taishi Moroishi, Akio Ikeda, Hiroo Ohtani, Kunihiko Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 4400211Abstract: An alloy useful for manufacturing high strength deep well casing, tubing and drill pipes for use in oil-well operations is disclosed. The alloy exhibits improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in the H.sub.2 S-CO.sub.2 -Cl.sup.- environment, which comprises the following alloy composition:______________________________________ C: .ltoreq.0.1% Si: .ltoreq.1.0% Mn: .ltoreq.2.0% P: .ltoreq.0.030% S: .ltoreq.0.005% N: 0-0.30% Ni: 30-60% Cr: 15-35% Mo: 0-12% W: 0-24% Cr(%) + 10Mo(%) + 5W(%) .gtoreq. 110% 7.5% .ltoreq. Mo(%) + 1/2W(%) .ltoreq. 12% Cu: 0-2.0% Co: 0-2.0% rare earths: 0-0.10% Y: 0-0.20% Mg: 0-0.10% Ca: 0-0.10% one or more of Nb, Ti, Ta, Zr and V in the total amount of 0.5-4.0%, if necessary Fe and incidental impurities: balance.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1982Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yasutaka Okada, Taishi Moroishi, Akio Ikeda, Hiroo Ohtani, Kunihiko Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 4400210Abstract: An alloy useful for manufacturing high strength deep well casing, tubing and drill pipes for use in oil-well operations is disclosed. The alloy exhibits improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in the H.sub.2 S--CO.sub.2 --Cl.sup.- -environment, which comprises the following alloy composition:______________________________________ C: .ltoreq.0.1% Si: .ltoreq.1.0% Mn: .ltoreq.2.0% P: .ltoreq.0.030% S: .ltoreq.0.005% N: 0-0.30% Ni: 25-60% Cr: 22.5-35% Mo: 0-7.5% (excl.) W: 0-15% (excl.) Cr (%) + 10Mo (%) + 5W (%) .gtoreq. 70% 3.5% .ltoreq. Mo (%) + 1/2W (%) < 7.5% Cu: 0-2.0% Co: 0-2.0% Rare earths: 0-0.10% Y: 0-0.20% Mg: 0-0.10% Ca: 0-0.10% ______________________________________one or more of Nb, Ti, Ta, Zr and V in the total amount of 0.5-4.0%, if necessary,Fe and incidental impurities: balance.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1982Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takeo Kudo, Yasutaka Okada, Taishi Moroishi, Akio Ikeda, Hiroo Ohtani, Kunihiko Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 4351910Abstract: An expandable styrene series resin composition comprising a styrene series resin containing in its molecular structure a group of the formula:--SiY.sub.n R.sub.3-n (I)wherein R is an inert monovalent organic group; Y is a hydrolyzable group; and n is an integer of 1 to 3, and a blowing agent, and if necessary, one or more organosilane compounds having at least two hydrolyzable groups in its molecule, can give foamed articles having excellent heat resistance as well as high degree of expansion and good physical and chemical properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1981Date of Patent: September 28, 1982Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hatuo Sugitani, Takeo Kudo, Yoshiyuki Mukoyama, Hiromasa Kawai