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Tokyo, Japan

Susumu Konii

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1976-1982.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Susumu Konii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/susumu-konii

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 69(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shimodate, JA (1976 - 1977)
  • Tokyo, JP (1980)
  • Shimodate, JP (1981 - 1982)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 1,641 
 
Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1976-1982

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4362203 - Process for preparing foundry cores or molds and binder materials used (1982-12-07),
2. 4283319 - Process for preparing foundry cores or molds and binder materials used (1981-08-11),
3. 4229330 - Process for producing phenolic resins (1980-10-21),
4. 4209429 - Process for producing internally plasticized phenolic resins (1980-06-24),
5. 4198499 - Process for producing neutralized phenol resins (1980-04-15),
6. 4055546 - Novel thermosetting resins and process for preparing the same (1977-10-25),
7. 3950309 - Novel thermosetting resins and process for preparing the same comprising (1976-04-13),

Title: Susumu Konii: Innovator in Foundry Technology

Introduction

Susumu Konii is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of foundry technology, particularly through his innovative processes and materials. With a total of 7 patents to his name, Konii has established himself as a key figure in the industry.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves a novel process for preparing foundry cores or molds and the binder materials used in this process. The binder materials consist of an alcohol-soluble phenolic resin, a polyvalent metal hydroxide and/or oxide, water, an organic solvent, and an alkali metal hydroxide. These materials are mixed with refractory particles, such as sand, and cured with carbon dioxide to create shaped foundry cores or molds. This innovative process offers several advantages, including the ability to cure with safe carbon dioxide, immediate removal of shaped cores or molds from the pattern after curing, and superior collapsibility of the products after pouring molten metal.

Career Highlights

Konii is currently associated with Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., where he continues to develop and refine his innovative processes. His work has had a lasting impact on the foundry industry, enhancing the efficiency and safety of mold preparation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Konii has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Yukio Yoshimura and Masatoshi Yoshida. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of technology in their field.

Conclusion

Susumu Konii's contributions to foundry technology through his innovative patents and processes have made a significant impact on the industry. His work continues to influence the development of safer and more efficient methods in mold preparation.

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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