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Hutchinson, MN, United States of America

Hutchinson Technology Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 419

EPO Patents = 17

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 8,114

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282 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mark A Miller (68 out of 68 patents)

Jacob D Bjorstrom (45 out of 46 patents)

Michael Wayne Davis (39 out of 53 patents)

4. Peter Francis Ladwig (37 out of 40 patents)

5. Jeffry S Bennin (34 out of 34 patents)

6. Dean E Myers (29 out of 29 patents)

7. Ryan N Ruzicka (28 out of 28 patents)

8. Douglas P Riemer (25 out of 27 patents)

9. Zachary A Pokornowski (23 out of 23 patents)

10. Ryan A Jurgenson (23 out of 33 patents)

11. Raymond R Wolter (23 out of 24 patents)

12. Kurt C Swanson (20 out of 22 patents)

13. Reid C Danielson (18 out of 19 patents)

14. Bryan John Scheele (16 out of 17 patents)

15. Mark T Girard (15 out of 32 patents)

Core Competencies:

Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

High Density Coil Design

Miniature Pressure Sensors

Optical Image Stabilization

Electroplating Processes

Surface Treatment Methods

Integrated Sensors

Camera Lens Suspension

Plasma Treatments

Photosensitive Polyimide

Guided Autofocus Assembly

Wire Feeding Systems

419 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12510061 - Shape memory alloy (SMA) bimorph actuators and methods for manufacturing the same (2025-12-30),

2. 12480481 - Shape memory alloy (SMA) bimorph actuators with reduced wire exit angle (2025-11-25),

3. 12460291 - Surface treatment producing high conductivity vias with simultaneous polymer adhesion (2025-11-04),

4. 12422733 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-09-23),

5. 12386258 - Chain extenders and formulations thereof for improving elongation in photosensitive polyimide (2025-08-12),

6. 12378687 - High aspect ratio electroplated structures and anisotropic electroplating processes (2025-08-05),

7. 12372858 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-07-29),

8. 12308157 - High density coil design and process (2025-05-20),

9. 12248233 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-03-11),

10. 12216013 - Miniature pressure/force sensor with integrated leads (2025-02-04),

11. 12195870 - Microetch neutralizer chemistry for Ni—Au plating defect elimination (2025-01-14),

12. 12173423 - Gold electroplating solution and method (2024-12-24),

13. 12159983 - Sensored battery pouch (2024-12-03),

14. 12147059 - Sensor shift structures in optical image stabilization suspensions (2024-11-19),

15. 12129567 - Plasma treatments for flexures of hard disk drives (2024-10-29),

Hutchinson Technology Corporation is a leading manufacturer of suspension assemblies for hard disk drives (HDDs). With a strong focus on research and development, Hutchinson Technology has been providing innovative solutions for the storage industry since its establishment in 1965. The company's suspension assemblies are crucial components in HDDs, providing precise positioning of read/write heads enabling efficient data storage and retrieval. Hutchinson Technology is committed to delivering high-quality products and maintaining customer satisfaction.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

419 Patents

#1 in Hutchinson, MN

#29 in Minnesota

#1,090 in US

#2,184 in the World

Hutchinson, MN, United States of America

Hutchinson Technology Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,114

282 inventors:

Mark A Miller (68 out of 68 patents)

Jacob D Bjorstrom (45 out of 46 patents)

Michael Wayne Davis (39 out of 53 patents)

4. Peter Francis Ladwig (37 out of 40 patents)

5. Jeffry S Bennin (34 out of 34 patents)

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