Hiratsuka, Japan

Hirokastu Bannai

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Henkel Corporation. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hirokastu Bannai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hirokastu-bannai

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


% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 7(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hirokastu Bannai: Innovator in Metal Surface Conditioning

Introduction

Hirokastu Bannai is a notable inventor based in Hiratsuka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of metal surface treatment, particularly in the preparation of surfaces for phosphating. His innovative approach has led to the development of effective conditioning treatments that enhance the performance and durability of metal surfaces.

Latest Patents

Hirokastu Bannai holds 1 patent for his invention titled "Conditioning metal surfaces before phosphating them." This patent describes a highly effective and storage-stable conditioning treatment for metal surfaces prior to phosphating. The treatment involves a suspension in water containing solid microsize particles of at least one phosphate of a divalent or trivalent metal, along with an accelerant selected from a group that includes saccharides and their derivatives, orthophosphoric acid, condensed phosphoric acids, organophosphonic acids, and polymers of vinyl acetate and/or carboxylic acid. The surface conditioning liquid composition is designed for easy application by simply contacting the metal with the liquid. Additionally, it can facilitate simultaneous degreasing when it contains nonionic or anionic surfactants.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hirokastu Bannai has worked with prominent companies, including Henkel Corporation and Henkel Ag & Company, Kgaa. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in metal surface treatments and contribute to advancements in the industry.

Collaborations

Hirokastu Bannai has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Takaomi Nakayama and Yasuhiko Nagashima. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the sharing of knowledge in the field of metal surface conditioning.

Conclusion

Hirokastu Bannai's contributions to the field of metal surface conditioning have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative patent and collaborations with esteemed colleagues highlight his commitment to advancing technology in this area.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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