This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Teijin Limited. Active years: 2014-2019.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2019
Title: Michiharu Taniguchi: Innovator in Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials
Introduction
Michiharu Taniguchi is a prominent inventor based in Matsuyama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fiber-reinforced composite materials, holding a total of 5 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the properties and manufacturing processes of these materials.
Latest Patents
Taniguchi's latest patents include a "Shaped product having standing plane, and method for manufacturing the same." This invention involves a shaped product made of a fiber-reinforced composite material that includes reinforcing fibers with an average length of 5 to 100 mm and a thermoplastic resin. The product features a volume fraction of reinforcing fibers ranging from 5 to 80%. It also incorporates a reference plane and a standing plane inclined at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees with respect to the reference plane. The ratio of the area of the standing plane to the area of the reference plane is between 0.5 and 100. Furthermore, the fiber-reinforced composite material must have a ratio of a reinforcing fiber bundle to the total amount of reinforcing fibers between 20 Vol % and 99 Vol %.
Another notable patent is the "Method for manufacturing shaped product with maintained isotropy." This method provides a way to manufacture a shaped product made from a fiber-reinforced composite material while maintaining isotropy of the fibers, even when press-molded under low charge ratio conditions. The process involves using a specific prepreg obtained by impregnating the reinforcing fibers with thermoplastic resin and molding the prepreg under defined conditions.
Career Highlights
Taniguchi is currently employed at Teijin Limited, a leading company in the field of advanced materials. His work at Teijin has allowed him to push the boundaries of innovation in composite materials, contributing to various applications across industries.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Taniguchi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Motoomi Arakawa and Yasunori Nagakura. These collaborations have further enriched his research and development efforts in the field.
Conclusion
Michiharu Taniguchi's contributions to fiber-reinforced composite materials exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His patents and work at Teijin Limited highlight his role as a key figure in the field of materials