Location History:
- Kyoto, JP (2013 - 2016)
- Ibaraki, JP (2016)
- Uji, JP (2014 - 2018)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2013-2018
Title: Yuichi Shimakawa: Innovator in Thermal Expansion and Piezoelectric Technologies
Introduction
Yuichi Shimakawa is a prominent inventor based in Uji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of thermal expansion suppression and piezoelectric materials. With a total of 7 patents, his work has advanced the understanding and application of materials with unique thermal and electrical properties.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a thermal expansion suppressing member and an anti-thermally-expansive member. This invention provides a thermal expansion suppressing member that exhibits negative thermal expansion properties. It also includes a metal-based anti-thermally-expansive member characterized by small thermal expansion. Specifically, the thermal expansion suppressing member comprises at least an oxide represented by the general formula (1), while the anti-thermally-expansive member includes a metal with a positive linear expansion coefficient at 20°C, joined to a solid body that also contains the oxide.
Another notable patent is for a piezoelectric thin film and a piezoelectric element, along with its manufacturing method. This piezoelectric thin film demonstrates excellent piezoelectricity due to the mixture of rhombohedral and tetragonal structures. The piezoelectric element incorporates this thin film on a substrate, along with a pair of electrodes in contact with it.
Career Highlights
Yuichi Shimakawa has worked with notable organizations such as Canon and Kyoto University. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to develop innovative technologies that have practical applications in various industries.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Shimakawa has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Makoto Kubota and Masaki Azuma. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and inventions.
Conclusion
Yuichi Shimakawa's contributions to thermal expansion and piezoelectric technologies highlight his role as a leading inventor in these fields. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence advancements in material science.
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