Kenkichi Yano

Title: Kenkichi Yano: Inventor of Decorative Laminated Materials

Introduction

Kenkichi Yano is an inventor based in Tokyo, Japan, whose work includes innovations in metallic inks and laminated sheets for molding. His listed portfolio includes 2 patents focused on combining thin metal films, resin layers, and decorative finishes.

Latest Patents

Yano’s patent titled “Ink and Laminated Sheet” describes an ink containing thin metal-film fragments and a binder resin with specified functional groups. The ink can form a decorative layer with mirror-like metallic luster at an interface between synthetic resin films. The patent also describes a laminated sheet designed for molding, with the ink film serving as its metallic decorative layer.

His patent “Laminated Sheet for Molding” describes a layered structure comprising a transparent or translucent thermoplastic acrylic film, a semi-cured intermediate layer, and a decorative layer with mirror-like metallic luster. The decorative layer combines a binder resin with fine metal grains obtained from a thin metal film.

Career Highlights

Yano’s listed company affiliations include DIC Corporation and Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated. His patent work reflects an emphasis on decorative materials and molded products that combine resin films with metallic visual effects.

Collaborations

Yano’s listed coworkers include Tatsuya Kouyama and Masanobu Fukuda.

Conclusion

Kenkichi Yano’s patents document innovations in metallic inks and laminated molding sheets, bringing together resin technologies and reflective decorative finishes.