Norihiro Kotani

Title: Norihiro Kotani and His Electrode Innovation.

Introduction

Norihiro Kotani is an inventor associated with Osaka, Japan, and Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd. His patent work addresses electrode composition and manufacturing, with a focus on achieving a consistent distribution of PTFE within electrode material.

Latest Patents

Kotani is associated with 1 patent: “Electrode and Electrode Manufacturing Method.” The invention describes an electrode made of a core material coated with a layered electrode composite containing an active substance and PTFE. It specifies a method of assessing PTFE distribution across the composite’s surface and sets limits on variation among measured sections. It also defines a balance for PTFE content across three regions through the electrode’s thickness, helping maintain a more uniform composition.

Career Highlights

Kotani’s listed patent reflects work on electrode design and manufacturing, particularly the control of material distribution. The disclosed approach uses measurable criteria for PTFE uniformity both across the surface and through the electrode’s thickness.

Collaborations

Kotani’s listed coworkers include Hiroki Yamashita and Reiko Izumi. His company affiliation is Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Conclusion

Norihiro Kotani’s patent focuses on measurable PTFE distribution in electrode composites, contributing a defined approach to electrode composition and manufacturing.