This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho. Active years: 1996.
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Years Active: 1996
Title: Innovations of Yoshihiro Mitani in Steel Wire Technology
Introduction
Yoshihiro Mitani is a notable inventor based in Kakogawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of steel wire technology, particularly in the development of high-quality steel wire rods. His innovative work has led to advancements that enhance the performance and durability of steel products.
Latest Patents
Yoshihiro Mitani holds a patent for a hot rolled steel wire rod, fine steel wire, and twisted steel wire. This patent discloses a steel wire rod designed for manufacturing fine steel wire that excels in drawability, strength, and toughness. The composition of the steel wire rod includes specified contents of components such as carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, it specifies the contents of one or more elements selected from chromium, tungsten, nickel, and molybdenum, with the balance being primarily iron and inevitable impurities. The patent also details the composition of non-metallic inclusions of oxides, ensuring the production of a steel wire rod that maintains excellent drawability without breaking during the drawing process. The fine steel wire produced from this rod exhibits remarkable strength and toughness, and the twisted wire cord is created by twisting together lengths of the fine steel wires.
Career Highlights
Yoshihiro Mitani is associated with Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho, a prominent company in the steel industry. His work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in steel wire manufacturing, contributing to the company's reputation for quality and innovation.
Collaborations
Yoshihiro Mitani has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Kozo Katsube and Mamoru Murahashi. Their combined expertise has fostered an environment of innovation and excellence in their projects.
Conclusion
Yoshihiro Mitani's contributions to steel wire technology through his patent demonstrate his commitment to innovation and quality. His work not only enhances the properties of steel products but also sets a standard for future advancements in the industry.