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Tokyo, Japan

Haruhisa Tani

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Nonwoven Fabric Technology. Top assignees: Polymer Processing Research Institute Ltd., Nippon Petrochemicals Company, Limited, Sekisui Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1976-1994.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Haruhisa Tani. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/haruhisa-tani

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 241(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tokyo, JA (1976 - 1977)
  • Tokyo, JP (1982 - 1985)
  • Tokorozawa, JP (1986 - 1994)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 33 
 
Polymer Processing Research Institute Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 327 
 
Nippon Petrochemicals Company, Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 232 
 
Sekisui Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 1 out of 3 
 
The Bouligny Company
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1976-1994

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Areas of Expertise:
Multiaxial Fabric
Thermal Treatment
Cross-Laminated Fabric
Stretching Method
Filament Processing
Fibrous Web
Reticular Web
Thermoplastic Films
Yarn Treatment
Web Manufacturing
Biaxial Stretching
Centrifugal Collection
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5338593 - Multiaxial nonwoven fabric (1994-08-16),
2. 5308424 - Multiaxial nonwoven fabric, and method of making the same (1994-05-03),
3. 5232533 - Method for heat-setting cross-laminated non-woven fabrics (1993-08-03),
4. 4992124 - Method of making cross-laminated stretched non-woven fabric (1991-02-12),
5. 4571765 - Method of and apparatus for thermally treating fiber yarns (1986-02-25),
6. 4525317 - Method and apparatus for stretching film or fibrous web (1985-06-25),
7. 4499639 - Process for broadening the width of a bundle of parallel filaments (1985-02-19),
8. 4489630 - Method and apparatus for slitting thermoplastic films (1984-12-25),
9. 4440700 - Process for collecting centrifugally ejected filaments (1984-04-03),
10. 4434128 - Method and apparatus for stretching thermoplastic polymer films (1984-02-28),
11. 4349500 - Method for stretching a fibrous or film-like material (1982-09-14),
12. 4335070 - Method of manufacturing a reticular web having reinforced selvages (1982-06-15),
13. 4331624 - Method and apparatus for biaxially stretching a tubular film (1982-05-25),
14. 4052243 - Method for producing a cross-laminated cloth-like product from wide warp (1977-10-04),
15. 4052242 - Method for producing a product comprising weft webs of large width (1977-10-04),

Title: Haruhisa Tani: Innovator in Multiaxial Nonwoven Fabrics

Introduction

Haruhisa Tani is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of multiaxial nonwoven fabrics. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Tani's work has had a substantial impact on various industries.

Latest Patents

Tani's latest patents focus on a multiaxial nonwoven fabric that is comprised of a selected warp material and a multiplicity of selected continuous yarns. These yarns are assembled in a specified lay pattern and bonded onto the warp material. Each yarn is oriented in a scalene or right-angled triangle shape, resulting in a yarn assembly built of intersections at least in warp, weft, and oblique axes. This innovative design greatly improves structural strength and dimensional stability. Additionally, Tani has disclosed methods and apparatuses for producing this advanced fabric.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Haruhisa Tani has worked with notable companies such as Polymer Processing Research Institute Ltd. and Nippon Petrochemicals Company, Limited. His expertise in materials processing has allowed him to develop cutting-edge solutions that address industry needs.

Collaborations

Tani has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kazuhiko Kurihara and Hiroshi Yazawa. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Haruhisa Tani's contributions to the field of multiaxial nonwoven fabrics exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing materials science. His patents and collaborations continue to influence the industry, showcasing the importance of research and development in creating new solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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