Hiroshima, Japan

Kiminari Kawakami

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Nippon Kokan Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1977.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kiminari Kawakami. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kiminari-kawakami

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1977

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kiminari Kawakami: Innovator in Continuous Casting Technology

Introduction

Kiminari Kawakami is a notable inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy, particularly in the continuous casting process. His innovative approach has led to advancements that enhance the quality and efficiency of metal casting.

Latest Patents

Kawakami holds a patent for a mold used in the continuous casting process. This invention utilizes a metallic material with a cooling capacity of 0.1 to 0.7 [cal/(cm²·°C·√sec)] and thermal conductivity (λ) of 0.3 to 0.7 [cal/(sec·°C)]. The design aims to prevent surface defects such as tortoise shell patterns or cracks, thereby improving the overall quality of the cast metal. He has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Kiminari Kawakami is associated with Nippon Kokan Kabushiki Kaisha, a prominent company in the steel industry. His work has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that address common challenges in metal casting.

Collaborations

Kawakami has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Moriyuki Ishiguro and Katashi Saito. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Kiminari Kawakami's contributions to the continuous casting process exemplify the importance of innovation in metallurgy. His patented mold design represents a significant step forward in preventing defects in cast metals.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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