Ibaraki, Japan

Naoki Kohno

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Nitto-Denko Corporation. Active years: 1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Naoki Kohno. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/naoki-kohno-hvypnbks

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1999

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Naoki Kohno: Innovator in Masking Tape Technology

Introduction

Naoki Kohno is a notable inventor based in Ibaraki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of adhesive technologies, particularly with his innovative approach to masking tape.

Latest Patents

Kohno holds a patent for a unique masking tape or sheet. This invention features a substrate made from a resin that includes polypropylene as a hard segment and an olefin copolymer as a soft segment. The adhesive layer is formed on one side of the substrate. This masking tape is designed to precisely follow the contours of adhesion surfaces, providing fine parting lines. The addition of polypropylene resin enhances the smoothness of the tape's back face, allowing for easy handling and cutting. Importantly, this masking tape does not contain vinyl chloride, making it environmentally friendly as it can be incinerated without releasing toxic gases.

Career Highlights

Kohno is associated with Nitto-Denko Corporation, a leading company in adhesive solutions. His work has led to advancements in the efficiency of adhesion tasks, especially in manual applications.

Collaborations

Kohno has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michiro Kawanishi and Kazuhisa Maeda, contributing to the development of innovative adhesive products.

Conclusion

Naoki Kohno's contributions to masking tape technology exemplify the importance of innovation in adhesive solutions. His work not only enhances efficiency but also prioritizes environmental safety.

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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