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Shizuoka, Japan

Yuzo Shimizu

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuzo Shimizu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuzo-shimizu-je9i3rob

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 80.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 24(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shiga-ken, JP (1998)
  • Shiga, JP (2000)
  • Otsu, JP (2015)
  • Shizuoka, JP (2010 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 3,590 
 
Toray Industries, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2016

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9238710 - Polyester resin composition, production method thereof and laminate polyester film (2016-01-19),
2. 9169349 - Polyester composition for solar battery and method for producing same (2015-10-27),
3. 7709594 - Polyester resin compositions, catalyst for polyester production, polyester film, and magnetic recording medium (2010-05-04),
4. 6048626 - Polyester composition and film made therefrom (2000-04-11),
5. 5753377 - Biaxially oriented polyester film for laminating metallic sheets (1998-05-19),

Title: Yuzo Shimizu: Innovator in Polyester Resin Technology

Introduction

Yuzo Shimizu is a prominent inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of polyester resin technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on developing innovative materials that enhance the performance and efficiency of various applications.

Latest Patents

Shimizu's latest patents include a polyester resin composition and a production method for laminate polyester film. This invention features a composition that contains a polyester resin with specific components, including an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid and an alicyclic diol. The resulting polyester resin composition achieves a glass transition temperature between 65°C and 90°C, a refractive index between 1.500 and 1.570, and controlled levels of titanium and phosphorus elements. This innovation aims to provide a polyester resin composition with a low refractive index and reduced thermally degraded foreign substances.

Another notable patent is the polyester composition for solar batteries. This composition includes terephthalic acid as the main dicarboxylic acid component and ethylene glycol as the main diol component. The polyester composition meets specific criteria regarding intrinsic viscosity, terminal carboxyl groups, and elemental phosphorus content, making it suitable for solar battery applications.

Career Highlights

Yuzo Shimizu is associated with Toray Industries, Inc., a leading company in advanced materials and technology. His work at Toray has allowed him to focus on innovative solutions in polyester resin applications, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence in material science.

Collaborations

Shimizu has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Hitoshi Yoshimura and Jun Sakamoto. Their combined expertise has fostered advancements in polyester resin technology and has led to the successful development of several patents.

Conclusion

Yuzo Shimizu's contributions to polyester resin technology demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His patents reflect a deep understanding of material science and its applications, positioning him as a key figure in the industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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