This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Unicharm Corporation. Active years: 2002-2016.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Location History:
- Kagawa-ken, JP (2002)
- Kagawa, JP (2016)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2016
Title: Hiroyuki Harada: Innovator in Absorbent Technology
Introduction
Hiroyuki Harada is a notable inventor based in Kagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of absorbent articles, particularly in the design and functionality of sanitary products. With a total of 2 patents to his name, Harada's work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and comfort of absorbent materials.
Latest Patents
One of Harada's latest patents is an "Absorbent article with compressed grooves." This invention aims to provide an absorbent article that can further reduce leakage of body fluid from an end portion in a longitudinal direction. The elongated shaped absorbent article includes a top sheet with a skin contacting surface, a back sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and back sheet. A compressed groove is formed on the skin contacting surface, which has an excretory contact region, a front region, and a rear region. The compressed groove features a pair of first central grooves and a first circular groove, arranged at a position overlapping a vertical center line.
Another significant patent is for a "Sanitary napkin." This sanitary napkin includes a middle region and lateral regions lying adjacent to the middle region. The transversely middle region of the sanitary napkin is configured to have a rigidity lower than that of the lateral regions, enhancing comfort and usability.
Career Highlights
Hiroyuki Harada is currently associated with Unicharm Corporation, a leading company in the production of hygiene products. His work at Unicharm has allowed him to innovate and improve the design of absorbent articles, making them more effective and user-friendly.
Collaborations
Harada has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Kazuya Nishitani and Masahiro Kashiwagi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of advanced absorbent technologies.
Conclusion
Hiroyuki Harada's contributions to the field of absorbent technology have made a significant impact on the industry. His innovative patents reflect a commitment to improving the functionality and comfort of sanitary products.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile