This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Yoriko Imaoka: Advancing Aqueous Dispersion Technology
Introduction
Yoriko Imaoka is an inventor associated with Kuraray Co., Ltd. in Okayama, Japan. Her patent work focuses on polymer-based aqueous dispersions and materials for coatings, paper, packaging, and adhesives.
Latest Patents
Imaoka is named on 1 patent: “Aqueous dispersion, aqueous emulsion, coating agent, coated paper, multilayer structure, packing material, adhesive agent, and aqueous emulsion production method.” The invention describes an aqueous dispersion containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and cellulose nanofiber. It specifies an ethylene-unit content of at least 1 mol% and less than 20 mol% in the copolymer. The dispersion is designed to help produce films with improved water resistance, tensile elastic modulus, and stress at break, while reducing the decrease in strain at break.
Career Highlights
The available information identifies Imaoka’s work through her patent and her association with Kuraray Co., Ltd. The invention addresses material performance across potential applications such as coated paper, multilayer structures, packing materials, and adhesive agents.
Collaborations
Taeko Kaharu and Yuta Taoka are listed as Imaoka’s coworkers. The patent information provided connects her inventive work with Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Conclusion
Yoriko Imaoka’s patent reflects research into aqueous polymer dispersions that balance water resistance and mechanical properties, with potential relevance to coatings, paper, packaging, and adhesives.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile