Manabu Nakai

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Kobe Steel, Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho, Mitsubishi Aluminum Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1998-2017.

USPTO Granted Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 62.5

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 76(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kobe, JP (1998 - 2016)
Moka, JP (2017)

Company Filing History:

Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho

patents

1 out of 50

Mitsubishi Aluminum Company, Ltd.

patents

4. 1 out of 318

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2017

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8 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9605333 - Aluminum alloy forged material for automobile and method for manufacturing the same (2017-03-28),

2. 9279173 - Aluminum alloy forged material for automotive vehicles and production method for the material (2016-03-08),

3. 9249483 - Aluminum alloy material for storage container for high-pressure hydrogen gas (2016-02-02),

4. 8372220 - Aluminum alloy forgings and process for production thereof (2013-02-12),

5. 8152940 - Aluminum alloy forging member and process for producing the same (2012-04-10),

6. 6630037 - High strength aluminum alloy forgings (2003-10-07),

7. 6048415 - High strength heat treatable 7000 series aluminum alloy of excellent (2000-04-11),

8. 5759302 - Heat treatable Al alloys excellent in fracture touchness, fatigue (1998-06-02),

Title: Manabu Nakai: Innovator in Aluminum Alloy Forged Materials

Introduction

Manabu Nakai is a prominent inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of aluminum alloy forged materials for automotive applications. With a total of 8 patents to his name, Nakai's work has had a substantial impact on the automotive industry.

Latest Patents

Nakai's latest patents include innovative formulations for aluminum alloy forged materials. One notable patent describes an aluminum alloy forged material for automobiles, which consists of specific mass percentages of elements such as Si, Fe, Cu, Mg, Ti, and Mn. This material is designed to have an area ratio of the <111> texture of 60% or more in a cross-section parallel to the extrusion direction. Another patent focuses on aluminum alloy forged materials for automotive vehicles, detailing the composition and production methods that ensure high performance and durability.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Nakai has worked with reputable companies such as Kobe Steel, Ltd. and Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in materials engineering and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in aluminum alloys.

Collaborations

Nakai has collaborated with notable colleagues in his field, including Yoshiya Inagaki and Takehiko Eto. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and advancements in technology.

Conclusion

Manabu Nakai's contributions to the development of aluminum alloy forged materials have positioned him as a key figure in the automotive industry. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to influence advancements in materials science.