This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Kobe Steel, Ltd.. Active years: 2007.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007
Title: Atsushi Shigeno: Inventor of an Improved Die Plate
Introduction
Atsushi Shigeno is an inventor associated with Takasago, Japan, and Kobe Steel, Ltd. His patent work includes an invention designed to improve the durability and manufacturing of die plates.
Latest Patents
Shigeno is credited with 1 patent, titled “Die plate.” The invention concerns a die plate with a hardened surface for sliding a knife. It uses multiple tungsten carbide alloy plates diffusion-bonded to a base metal to form the hardened surface. Nozzle holes are formed on each alloy plate, which has a thickness of at least 2.5 millimeters and two adjacent edges measuring at least 20 millimeters, with each edge no longer than 200 millimeters. The design allows flexible placement of nozzle holes, supports a close arrangement of many holes, helps prevent hardened-surface components from detaching, and can be manufactured with fewer processes.
Career Highlights
Shigeno’s documented patent contribution focuses on die-plate construction, combining hardened alloy surfaces with a base metal to address durability and production considerations. He is associated with Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Collaborations
Osamu Tatsuda and Hiroyuki Takeda are identified as Shigeno’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Atsushi Shigeno’s die-plate patent presents a practical approach to arranging nozzle holes while improving surface durability and simplifying production.
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