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1. 9036230 - Torsional electrostatic combdrive with increased stiffness (2015-05-19),

2. 8824098 - Belleville disk clamp (2014-09-02),

3. 8723837 - Scanning mirror touch screen (2014-05-13),

4. 7576955 - Disk drive actuator with outer arms having regions of reduced width and increased thickness (2009-08-18),

5. 7085108 - Disk drive including pivot-bearing cartridge tolerance ring having a damping layer for actuator resonance reduction (2006-08-01),

6. 7064932 - Head stack and actuator arm assemblies and disk drives having an actuator including an actuator arm spacer to increase actuator and suspension stiffness and to reduce the number of actuator arm resonance modes (2006-06-20),

7. 7050270 - Disk drive actuator arm assembly having a portion of the arm at a greater distance from a disk recording surface than the arm tip portion (2006-05-23),

8. 7006324 - Disk drive including an airflow blocker with a planar portion extending from a blocker arm portion (2006-02-28),

9. 6980401 - Head stack and actuator arm assemblies including a bobbin to stiffen the coil portion of an actuator of a hard disk drive and disk drives including the same (2005-12-27),

10. 6961218 - Disk drive actuator arm assembly having one or more slotted actuator arms (2005-11-01),

11. 6958890 - Head stack assembly including laminated nut plate with damping layer interposed between metal layers (2005-10-25),

12. 6950284 - Cleating features to improve adhesive interface between an actuator tang and a tang-supporting surface of an actuator assembly of a hard disk drive (2005-09-27),

13. 6940698 - Actuator for use with a disk drive having a coil assembly including a bobbin to aid in heat convection from the coil of the coil assembly (2005-09-06),

14. 6930857 - Continuous separator plate for use with a disk drive (2005-08-16),

15. 6879466 - Disk drive including an actuator with a constrained layer damper disposed upon an actuator body lateral surface (2005-04-12),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Chen-Chi Lin

Introduction

Chen-Chi Lin is a prolific inventor based in San Jose, California, known for his significant contributions to technology through his 19 patents. His work primarily focuses on innovations in mechanical and electrostatic drives, showcasing a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of information storage devices.

Latest Patents

Among Chen-Chi Lin's most recent developments is the "Torsional Electrostatic Combdrive with Increased Stiffness." This invention features a movable combteeth group and a stationary link group that work in synchrony to boost the stiffness of the combdrive. This innovation yields multiple advantages, such as reduced gaps between engaging combteeth, increased snap-in voltage, and decreased driving voltage.

Another notable patent is the "Belleville Disk Clamp," designed for clamping information storage disks to rotating spindles in disk drives. This invention incorporates a conical deflection portion and is structured to optimize contact with the disk, thereby ensuring improved performance and reliability in data storage operations.

Career Highlights

Chen-Chi Lin has held influential roles at several leading tech companies, notably Western Digital Technologies, Inc. His experience has allowed him to refine his expertise in electrostatic and mechanical systems, culminating in numerous groundbreaking inventions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Chen-Chi Lin has collaborated with esteemed professionals, including Kamran Oveyssi and Richard G Krum. These partnerships have contributed to the successful development and refinement of various patented technologies.

Conclusion

With 19 patents to his name and a dedication to innovation, Chen-Chi Lin exemplifies the spirit of advancement in technology. His work continues to inspire future developments in the fields of mechanical drives and data storage solutions, making a lasting impact on the industry.

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