Shizuoka, Japan

Norio Tuchihashi

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1988.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Norio Tuchihashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/norio-tuchihashi

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

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Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1988

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Norio Tuchihashi: Innovator in Aluminum Refining

Introduction

Norio Tuchihashi is a notable inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of aluminum refining, showcasing his expertise through innovative processes and apparatuses.

Latest Patents

Tuchihashi holds a patent for a process and apparatus for refining aluminum. This invention involves a segregation solidification process under a positive pressure inert gas protecting atmosphere. The method includes maintaining the temperature of molten aluminum using multiple electric heater sections arranged around the vessel. Additionally, it features a cooling section that crystallizes the molten aluminum onto the inner surface of the vessel, allowing for efficient scraping and tamping of the refined aluminum.

Career Highlights

Tuchihashi is associated with Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd., where he applies his knowledge and skills in aluminum refining. His work has contributed to advancements in the industry, particularly in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of aluminum processing.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Tuchihashi has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Terumi Kanamori and Eikichi Sagisaka. These partnerships have fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Norio Tuchihashi's contributions to aluminum refining through his patented processes highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the industry positively, showcasing the importance of innovation in material processing.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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