Yukihiro Bann

Title: Yukihiro Bann and His Patent for an Optical Disk Drive Component.

Introduction

Yukihiro Bann is an inventor associated with Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha in Tokyo, Japan. His patent work addresses materials for mechanical elements used in optical disk drives, with a focus on heat resistance and dimensional precision.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists 1 patent for Bann: “Resin-Made Mechanical Element with Excellent Heat Resistance and Dimensional Precision for Optical Disk Drive.” The invention describes a mechanical element made from a filler-reinforced resin composition. Its resin blend contains polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene ether, and a compatibilizing agent, combined with flake-shaped inorganic filler. An alternative formulation combines flake-shaped inorganic filler with fibrous reinforcing filler. The patent describes these compositions as a way to produce optical disk drive components with improved heat resistance and dimensional accuracy.

Career Highlights

Bann’s listed patent connects his work at Asahi Kasei Kabushiki Kaisha with the development of engineered polymer materials for precision mechanical components. The invention focuses on balancing resin composition and reinforcement to meet the demands of optical disk drive applications.

Collaborations

Yuuji Kusumi and Hiroyuki Kobayashi are identified as Bann’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative contributions.

Conclusion

Yukihiro Bann’s listed patent highlights an approach to improving the heat resistance and dimensional precision of resin-made optical disk drive components through carefully formulated polymer blends and reinforcing fillers.