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Kobe, Japan

Hideaki Kawahara

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Bando Chemical Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideaki Kawahara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideaki-kawahara-b5jaa4rs

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 58.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 34(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hyogo, JP (2002 - 2018)
  • Kobe, JP (1998 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 314 
 
Bando Chemical Industries, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2020

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10647075 - Friction transmission belt and manufacturing method therefor (2020-05-12),
2. 10538043 - V-belt manufacturing method (2020-01-21),
3. 10538042 - Manufacturing method for raw edge V-belt (2020-01-21),
4. 10532528 - Method for producing v-ribbed belt (2020-01-14),
5. 10323717 - Friction transmission belt (2019-06-18),
6. 10309487 - Friction transmission belt (2019-06-04),
7. 9927002 - Friction transmission belt (2018-03-27),
8. 9009936 - Belt attachment jig (2015-04-21),
9. 7899651 - Entrance angle estimation method of V-ribbed belt, entrance angle estimation program employing the method, and pulley layout designing method (2011-03-01),
10. 7052425 - Power transmission belt and belt drive system with the same (2006-05-30),
11. 6485384 - Toothed belt, toothed belt power transmission apparatus, and business equipment employing the same (2002-11-26),
12. 5735763 - Tension member for belt and belt including the same (1998-04-07),

Title: Innovations of Hideaki Kawahara

Introduction

Hideaki Kawahara is a prominent inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of advanced transmission belts. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Kawahara's work has had a notable impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

Kawahara's latest patents include a friction transmission belt and a manufacturing method for raw edge V-belts. The friction transmission belt features a rubber layer that forms a pulley contacting portion. This rubber layer is composed of a rubber composition that includes a crosslinked rubber component and crosslinked polyolefin particles. Notably, the crosslinked polyolefin particles can consist of ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin particles with an average molecular weight of 500,000 or more. Additionally, his manufacturing method for raw edge V-belts utilizes a belt mold with multiple compressed rubber layer-shape grooves arranged closely together. This innovative production method allows for the creation of a belt slab that is subsequently cut into ring-shaped pieces.

Career Highlights

Kawahara is currently employed at Bando Chemical Industries, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His expertise in rubber engineering and manufacturing processes has positioned him as a key figure in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawahara has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Takayuki Okubo and Shinji Takahashi. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Hideaki Kawahara's contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the area of transmission belts, highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to excellence in engineering.

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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