Patents by Inventor Yoko Wakahara

Yoko Wakahara 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: 9920193
    Abstract: Provided are: fine vinylidene fluoride resin particles which are solid and have an average particle diameter of 0.3 ?m or more but less than 100 ?m, a particle diameter distribution index of 1-2, a repose angle of less than 40°, and an average sphericity of 80 or more said fine vinylidene fluoride particles being suitable for coating materials and coating applications; and a method for producing the fine vinylidene fluoride resin particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Yuji Echigo, Makiko Saito, Itaru Asano, Yoko Wakahara, Hiroshi Takezaki
  • Patent number: 9777130
    Abstract: Polyphenylene sulfide microparticles have a linseed oil absorption amount of 40 to 1,000 mL/100 g and a number average particle diameter of 1 to 200 ?m. The porous PPS microparticles have a large specific surface area and therefore promote fusion of particles when molded into various molded bodies by applying thermal energy, thus enabling formation or molding of a coating layer of particles at a lower temperature in a shorter time. The porous PPS microparticles have a porous shape and therefore enable scattering light in multiple directions and suppression of specific reflection of reflected light in a specific direction, thus making it possible to impart shading effect and matte effect when added to a medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Takahiko Otsubo, Itaru Asano, Yoko Wakahara, Hiroshi Takezaki
  • Publication number: 20160311995
    Abstract: Polyphenylene sulfide microparticles have a linseed oil absorption amount of 40 to 1,000 mL/100 g and a number average particle diameter of 1 to 200 ?m. The porous PPS microparticles have a large specific surface area and therefore promote fusion of particles when molded into various molded bodies by applying thermal energy, thus enabling formation or molding of a coating layer of particles at a lower temperature in a shorter time. The porous PPS microparticles have a porous shape and therefore enable scattering light in multiple directions and suppression of specific reflection of reflected light in a specific direction, thus making it possible to impart shading effect and matte effect when added to a medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Takahiko Otsubo, Itaru Asano, Yoko Wakahara, Hiroshi Takezaki
  • Publication number: 20160159055
    Abstract: A laminate includes a biaxially oriented polyphenylene sulfide film layer (B layer); and a fiber sheet (A layer) composed of an aromatic polymer bonded on at least one side of the biaxially oriented polyphenylene sulfide film layer without an adhesive, wherein the laminate has an average tear strength of 1 to 6 N/mm in two perpendicular directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Shohei YOSHIDA, Yoko WAKAHARA, Takuji HIGASHIOJI
  • Publication number: 20150218359
    Abstract: Provided are: fine vinylidene fluoride resin particles which are solid and have an average particle diameter of 0.3 ?m or more but less than 100 ?m, a particle diameter distribution index of 1-2, a repose angle of less than 40°, and an average sphericity of 80 or more said fine vinylidene fluoride particles being suitable for coating materials and coating applications; and a method for producing the fine vinylidene fluoride resin particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Yuji Echigo, Makiko Saito, Itaru Asano, Yoko Wakahara, Hiroshi Takezaki