Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1982-1984
Title: Innovations by Takeshi Itaba
Introduction
Takeshi Itaba is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of cutting tools through his innovative patents. With a total of 3 patents, Itaba has established himself as a key figure in the industry.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a surface-coated blade member of super hard alloy for cutting tools. This invention features a metal substrate made of a super hard alloy, with a coating on at least one surface. The coating consists of a layer of vapor deposited titanium and at least one layer of vapor deposited titanium compound. The titanium compound can be selected from titanium carbide, titanium nitride, titanium carbo-nitride, titanium oxy-carbide, and titanium oxy-carbo-nitride. The layer of titanium is no larger than 2 µm thick, while the layer of titanium compound ranges from 0.5 to 10 µm thick. Another notable patent is a sputtering apparatus designed for coating articles within a vacuum chamber. This apparatus utilizes a target cathode of tubular skeleton structure, which surrounds the article holding means.
Career Highlights
Takeshi Itaba works at Mitsubishi Kinzoku Kabushiki Kaisha, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in cutting tool technology. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications and advancements in material science.
Collaborations
Itaba collaborates with talented coworkers, including Shotaro Matsumoto and Takeshi Abe. Their combined expertise contributes to the innovative environment at Mitsubishi Kinzoku Kabushiki Kaisha.
Conclusion
Takeshi Itaba's contributions to the field of cutting tools through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future advancements.