This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1995-2011.
Location History:
- Aichi, JP (1995)
- Aichi-ken, JP (2011)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995-2011
Title: Innovations by Mitsuhiro Takahara
Introduction
Mitsuhiro Takahara is a notable inventor based in Aichi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive components, particularly in the development of weather strips. With a total of 2 patents, his work has enhanced the functionality and efficiency of vehicle door openings.
Latest Patents
Takahara's latest patents include a weather strip and a manufacturing method thereof. The weather strip is designed to be mounted on the circumferential portion of a vehicle door opening. It features a trim portion with a substantially U-shaped cross-section and a hollow seal portion. A designed lip extends from the trim portion, and an adhesive layer along with a flocked portion is formed on the external surface of the designed lip. The flocked portion contains a multitude of pile fibers that are randomly angled, enhancing the weather strip's effectiveness.
Another significant patent is the method of producing a weather strip with a metal core. This innovative method involves a rubber-based weather strip that contains a metal core and applies a decorating and/or lubricating treatment to the surface of the rubber base made of EPDM. The process eliminates the need for conventional buffing, resulting in higher productivity and lower costs. The method includes applying a corona discharge treatment to the rubber base, which forms polar functional groups in the molecular chain of the EPDM, allowing for effective treatment application.
Career Highlights
Takahara is associated with Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., a company known for its expertise in automotive components. His work has contributed to advancements in the production and design of weather strips, improving both functionality and manufacturing efficiency.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Takahara has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Hidetaka Fukamachi and Kenji Kobayashi. Their combined efforts have led to innovative solutions in the automotive industry.
Conclusion
Mitsuhiro Takahara's contributions to the field of automotive components, particularly through his patents on weather strips, demonstrate his innovative spirit and commitment to enhancing vehicle functionality. His work continues to influence the industry positively.