This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1981.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1981
Title: Kenichi Chikanari: Inventor of a Hollow Fiber Membrane Separation Apparatus.
Introduction
Kenichi Chikanari is an inventor associated with Otsu, Japan, and Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha. His recorded patent concerns a hollow fiber membrane separation apparatus designed for large-scale fluid treatment.
Latest Patents
Chikanari is credited with 1 patent, titled “Hollow Fiber Membrane Separation Apparatus.” The invention describes a cylindrical pressure container divided into two longitudinal compartments, each holding a columnar hollow fiber assembly. A central dividing member seals the compartments, supplies fluid for treatment, and directs non-permeating fluid out through an opening connected to external piping. The design aims to process large volumes while avoiding problems such as fluid pressure loss and concentration polarization.
Career Highlights
Chikanari’s documented patent work is associated with Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha. The apparatus reflects an engineering focus on membrane separation systems suited to high-volume fluid processing.
Collaborations
Masaaki Sekino and Tsukasa Taniyama are identified as Chikanari’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Kenichi Chikanari’s recorded invention addresses practical challenges in large-scale hollow fiber membrane separation through a compartmentalized apparatus designed for efficient fluid handling.
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