This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Jfe Steel Corporation. Active years: 2025-2026.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2025-2026
Title: Daiki Hioka - Innovator in Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Manufacturing
Introduction
Daiki Hioka is an inventor based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. He is known for his innovative approaches to manufacturing methods in the steel industry. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of cold-rolled steel sheets.
Latest Patent Applications
Hioka's latest patent applications include two significant methods for manufacturing cold-rolled steel sheets. The first application describes a manufacturing method that utilizes a transverse-type full-width heating device. This device heats the steel sheet across its entire width, ensuring that the end portions reach higher temperatures than the central portion before entering the cold rolling mill. The second application outlines a similar method but incorporates an edge heating device alongside the full-width heating device. This dual approach also aims to achieve higher temperatures at the end portions compared to the central portion of the steel sheet.
Conclusion
Daiki Hioka's contributions to the field of cold-rolled steel sheet manufacturing demonstrate his commitment to innovation. His latest patent applications reflect a focus on improving manufacturing processes, which could have significant implications for the steel industry.