This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2004-2023.
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Location History:
- Fukushima, JP (2004 - 2005)
- Nishigo-mura, JP (2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2023
Title: Kazutoshi Mizushima: Innovator in Wafer Manufacturing Technology
Introduction
Kazutoshi Mizushima is a prominent inventor based in Fukushima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of wafer manufacturing technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His innovative work has advanced the methods and apparatus used in the production of high-quality wafers.
Latest Patents
Mizushima's latest patents include a wire saw apparatus and a method for manufacturing wafers. This wire saw apparatus features a plurality of wire guides and a wire row that is designed to reciprocatively travel in an axial direction. It includes a nozzle for supplying coolant or slurry, a workpiece-holding portion for suspending a workpiece plate, and a workpiece-feeding mechanism that presses the workpiece against the wire row. This invention allows for the manufacturing of wafers with various warp shapes by controlling the warp in the wire traveling direction of the sliced workpiece.
Another notable patent is for an edge polished wafer, along with a polishing cloth, apparatus, and method for edge polishing. This innovation suppresses wafer peripheral sag and controls the over-polish width in edge polishing to 400 µm or less. The polishing cloth features a multi-layer structure, ensuring effective processing of the wafer.
Career Highlights
Kazutoshi Mizushima is currently employed at Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd., a leading company in the semiconductor industry. His work at this organization has been instrumental in developing advanced technologies for wafer production.
Collaborations
Mizushima has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Nakaji Miura and Yasuhiro Sekine. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Kazutoshi Mizushima's innovative contributions to wafer manufacturing technology have established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing manufacturing processes and improving product quality.
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