Kusato Hirota

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1991-2015.

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 61.5

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 78(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Shiga-ken, JP (1999)
Shiga, JP (2012 - 2013)
Otsu, JP (1991 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

13 out of 3,570

Toray Industries, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1991-2015

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9079381 - Gas barrier film (2015-07-14),

2. 8449982 - Gas barrier film (2013-05-28),

3. 8252421 - Gas barrier film (2012-08-28),

4. 7947330 - Production method of film, and film (2011-05-24),

5. 6727001 - Layered film and packaging material (2004-04-27),

6. 6300039 - Optical recording medium (2001-10-09),

7. 5888680 - Method for recording on optical recording media (1999-03-30),

8. 5863702 - Optical recording media (1999-01-26),

9. 5840466 - Optical recording media and their production methods (1998-11-24),

10. 5695866 - Optical recording medium (1997-12-09),

11. 5362538 - Optical recording medium (1994-11-08),

12. 5098761 - Optical recording medium (1992-03-24),

13. 5063097 - Optical recording medium (1991-11-05),

Title: Innovations of Kusato Hirota in Gas Barrier Films

Introduction

Kusato Hirota is a prominent inventor based in Otsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of gas barrier films. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Hirota's work has had a substantial impact on various industries.

Latest Patents

Hirota's latest patents focus on advanced gas barrier films. One of his notable inventions is a gas barrier film that comprises a base film of polyester, which is enhanced with a deposited layer of an inorganic compound. This film features a gas barrier layer made from a copolymer resin composition, which includes a mixture of unsaturated nitriles and compounds with hydroxyl groups. Another significant patent involves a gas barrier film where a polyurethane resin layer and an inorganic layer are arranged in a specific order on a polyester resin film. This innovative design provides excellent oxygen and water vapor insulation.

Career Highlights

Hirota has built a successful career at Toray Industries, Inc., where he has been instrumental in advancing the company's research and development efforts in polymer technology. His expertise in gas barrier films has positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Hirota has collaborated with talented individuals such as Gentaro Ohbayashi and Kunihisa Nagino. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributed to the success of his inventions.

Conclusion

Kusato Hirota's innovative work in gas barrier films exemplifies the importance of research and development in materials science. His contributions continue to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.