This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited. Active years: 1979-1987.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1979-1987
Title: Minol Nakano: Innovator in Hard Alloys
Introduction
Minol Nakano is a distinguished inventor based in Itami, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of hard alloys. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Nakano's work has had a profound impact on various industrial applications.
Latest Patents
One of Nakano's latest inventions is a hard alloy containing molybdenum. This invention relates to a hard alloy comprising two phases: a hard phase consisting of at least one compound having a crystal structure of simple hexagonal MC type, selected from mixed carbides, carbonitrides, and carboxynitrides of molybdenum and tungsten. The binder phase consists of at least one element selected from iron, cobalt, and nickel. The hard phase is prepared by carburizing an (Mo, W) alloy obtained by reducing oxides of molybdenum and tungsten with a particle size of at most 1 micron. It is composed of coarse particles with a mean particle size of at least 3 microns and has a uniform molybdenum to tungsten ratio in the particles. The hard alloy has a gross composition within a specific range.
Another notable patent is a process for the production of a hard solid solution containing molybdenum. This process involves preparing an alloy powder consisting of a solid solution of molybdenum and tungsten, adding carbon in an amount necessary for forming (Mo, W).sub.2 C and/or (Mo, W).sub.2 (CN), and heating the mixture at a temperature at which (Mo, W).sub.2 C and/or (Mo, W).sub.2 (CN) is stable. The process continues with the addition of carbon necessary for forming (Mo, W)C and/or (Mo, W)(CN), followed by heating the mixture at a stable temperature.
Career Highlights
Minol Nakano is currently employed at Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop new materials. His expertise in hard alloys has positioned him as a key figure in the industry.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Nakano has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Akio Hara and Masaya Miyake. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that enhances innovation