This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.. Active years: 2015.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2015
Title: Kohta Shiodera: Innovator in Fixing-Unit Technology
Introduction
Kohta Shiodera is a notable inventor based in Kanagawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of image forming technology, particularly through his innovative patent related to fixing-unit rollers.
Latest Patents
Shiodera holds a patent for a fixing-unit roller, which includes a core bar and an elastic layer formed on the outer peripheral surface of the core bar. This elastic layer is made from a porous material containing a plurality of cells. The cells in a cross-section of the porous material measure between 0.1 µm and 50 µm. Furthermore, the patent specifies that the ratio of the area occupied by composite cells, which are formed from partially overlapping spherical cells, in a 200-µm square cross-section must be between 60% and 70%.
Career Highlights
Kohta Shiodera is associated with Ricoh Company, Ltd., where he has been instrumental in advancing the company's technology in image forming apparatuses. His work has led to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of fixing units used in printers and copiers.
Collaborations
Shiodera has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Katsunori Suto and Norihiko Aze, to further enhance the innovations in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Kohta Shiodera's contributions to fixing-unit technology exemplify the importance of innovation in the imaging industry. His patent reflects a deep understanding of material science and engineering, paving the way for advancements in image forming technologies.