This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Kyocera Corporation. Active years: 2003-2004.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2003-2004
Title: Makoto Midou: Ceramic Heater Innovation
Introduction
Makoto Midou is an inventor associated with Kokubu, Japan, and Kyocera Corporation. His patent work includes ceramic heater technology, and he is credited with 2 patents.
Latest Patents
Midou’s listed patent concerns a ceramic heater with a heating element embedded in a ceramic body. Metal pads on the body connect electrically to the heating element, while outer leads are joined to plated layers on the pads using a brazing layer.
The invention limits the palladium content in the brazing material to 500 parts per million by weight or less. It also describes activating the metal pads with a solution containing no more than 90 parts per million by weight of palladium. These measures are intended to reduce cracking in the brazing layer and extend the heater’s useful life.
Career Highlights
Midou’s documented work focuses on improving the reliability and durability of ceramic heaters through material composition and connection design. His listed patents are associated with Kyocera Corporation.
Collaborations
Eiji Kurahara and Satoshi Tanaka are identified as Midou’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the ceramic heater patent.
Conclusion
Makoto Midou’s patent work addresses a practical challenge in ceramic heater construction by reducing the risk of braze-layer cracking and supporting longer product life.
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