Location History:
- Tokyo, JA (1976)
- Yokohama, JP (1979 - 1981)
- Fuji, JP (1989 - 1993)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1976-1993
Title: Yutaka Usubuchi: Innovator in Polyurethane and Photosensitive Resin Technologies
Introduction
Yutaka Usubuchi is a prominent inventor based in Fuji, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of innovative polyurethane and photosensitive resin technologies. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Usubuchi's work has had a substantial impact on various industrial applications.
Latest Patents
Usubuchi's latest patents include a sulfonic acid group-containing polyurethane and a photosensitive resin composition. The sulfonic acid group-containing polyurethane is produced from a sulfonic acid group-containing polyamide diol and/or a sulfonic acid group-containing polyester diol, along with a dihydroxyhydrocarbon of specific molecular weight and a diisocyanate. This innovative polyurethane exhibits high hydrophilicity, excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, low permanent tensile set, and low hardness, making it ideal for use as a base polymer in photosensitive resin compositions for flexographic printing plates. Furthermore, the photosensitive resin composition derived from this polyurethane demonstrates excellent photosensitivity and can be developed using water or an aqueous alkali solution, resulting in flexographic printing plates with outstanding printing resistance, ink resistance, and mechanical properties.
Career Highlights
Usubuchi is associated with Asahi Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, a leading company in the chemical industry. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of materials used in printing technologies and other applications.
Collaborations
Usubuchi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Hirataka Itoh and Chisei Shibuya, to further enhance the development of innovative materials and technologies.
Conclusion
Yutaka Usubuchi's contributions to polyurethane and photosensitive resin technologies highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing material science and improving industrial applications.
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