Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999-2000
Title: Innovations of Yoshikatsu Nohara
Introduction
Yoshikatsu Nohara is a notable inventor based in Futtsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials engineering, particularly in the production of stainless steel. With a total of 4 patents to his name, Nohara's work has had a considerable impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of Nohara's latest patents is a method for producing Cr-Ni type stainless steel thin sheets. This invention aims at producing a cold rolled thin sheet with excellent surface quality from a cast strip of Cr-Ni type stainless steel using a thin casting method. The production method involves continuously casting the stainless steel to a cast strip with a thickness of not greater than 10 mm, followed by hot rolling, heat treatment, and cold rolling processes.
Another significant patent is a system for producing continuously metallic coils. This system includes a cooler downstream of a heat-treating furnace in a continuous casting line, along with various devices such as a pickling device, trimmer, heat-treating device, shear, and coiler. The design allows for flexible operation of the lines, either continuously or independently.
Career Highlights
Yoshikatsu Nohara is currently employed at Nippon Steel Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of metallurgy. His work has been instrumental in advancing production techniques and improving the quality of stainless steel products.
Collaborations
Nohara has collaborated with several esteemed colleagues, including Shunji Shoda and Toshiyuki Suehiro. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Yoshikatsu Nohara's contributions to the field of stainless steel production exemplify the importance of innovation in materials engineering. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing manufacturing processes and product quality.