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Nagoya, Japan

Masanobu Morikawa

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1977-1983.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanobu Morikawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanobu-morikawa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 117(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nagoya, JA (1977 - 1978)
  • Tokyo, JP (1981)
  • Nagoya, JP (1981 - 1983)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 3,578 
 
Toray Industries, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1983

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4367316 - Vulcanized elastomeric molded article (1983-01-04),
2. 4290927 - Vulcanizable polyblend (1981-09-22),
3. 4258153 - Flame retarding polyester composition (1981-03-24),
4. 4096126 - Thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (1978-06-20),
5. 4073827 - Thermoplastic resinous composition (1978-02-14),
6. 4070332 - Flame retardant, non-dripping, shape-retaining polyester molding (1978-01-24),
7. 4001177 - Flame-retarding polyamide composition (1977-01-04),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Masanobu Morikawa

Introduction

Masanobu Morikawa is a prominent inventor based in Nagoya, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of elastomeric materials. With a total of seven patents to his name, Morikawa has made strides in developing advanced materials that exhibit exceptional properties.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the "Vulcanized elastomeric molded article," which comprises a blend of about 5-90% by weight of a thermoplastic copolyester or block copolyester elastomer and about 95-10% by weight of a vulcanizable synthetic or natural rubber. This invention boasts improved adhesive properties with polyester fibers or fabrics. Another notable patent is the "Vulcanizable polyblend," which is an intimate polyblend of similar components that can be vulcanized to create elastomeric molded articles. These articles demonstrate excellent oil and oxygen/ozone resistance, high impact strength, increased scuff resistance, and improved flexibility at varying temperatures.

Career Highlights

Masanobu Morikawa is associated with Toray Industries, Inc., a leading company in the field of advanced materials. His work has significantly impacted the development of new elastomeric products that meet the demands of various industries.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Morikawa has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Chiaki Tanaka and Toshikazu Aoyama, contributing to the advancement of innovative materials.

Conclusion

Masanobu Morikawa's inventive spirit and dedication to research have led to the development of groundbreaking materials that enhance performance in various applications. His contributions continue to influence the field of elastomeric technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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