This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents. Top assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2005-2024.
Location History:
- Hiratsuka, JP (2005 - 2020)
- Kanagawa, JP (2024)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2024
Title: Shinya Harikae: Innovator in Pneumatic Tire Technology
Introduction
Shinya Harikae is a prominent inventor based in Hiratsuka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of pneumatic tire technology, holding a total of 10 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing tire performance while reducing weight, showcasing his expertise in materials and engineering.
Latest Patents
One of Harikae's latest patents involves a pneumatic tire that includes a carcass layer mounted between a pair of bead portions and a belt reinforcing layer. The carcass layer is formed of a carcass cord made of an organic fiber cord, with an elongation at break set to 20% or more. Additionally, the elongation under a load of 1.5 cN/dtex in the sidewall portions is specified to be between 5.0% and 8.0%. The belt reinforcing layer is constructed from a cover cord made of an organic fiber cord, with a tensile strength per width of 50 mm at a 3.0% elongation ranging from 2.8 kN to 4.0 kN.
Another notable patent describes a pneumatic tire designed to achieve performance equivalent to or higher than that of known tires while allowing for weight reduction of bead cores. This design utilizes a composite cord for the bead cores, which includes annular bead cores embedded in bead portions and a carcass layer locked onto the bead cores. Each bead core features a cable bead structure where a composite cord is spirally wound around an annular core body. The composite cord consists of a core wire made of carbon fibers and several siding wires made of glass fibers surrounding the core wire.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Shinya Harikae has worked with notable companies such as The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. and Tokusen Industry Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to advancements in tire technology.
Collaborations
Harikae has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Masatoshi Kuriyama and Eiichi Iida. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of his patented technologies.
Conclusion
Shinya Harikae's contributions to pneumatic tire technology exemplify his dedication to innovation and engineering excellence. His patents reflect a commitment to improving tire