IDiyas

For the Inventor, By the Inventor

Chanhassen, MN, United States of America

David Douglas Koester

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 76(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chauhassen, MI (US) (1998)
  • Chanhassen, MN (US) (1994 - 2008)
  • Prior Lake, MN (US) (2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 8,679 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2016

Loading Chart...
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9273729 - Apparatuses and methods having a bearing shield arrangement (2016-03-01),
2. 7355819 - Machining actuator periphery to reduce resonance variation (2008-04-08),
3. 6947253 - Method for balancing a rotating assembly using eccentric rings (2005-09-20),
4. 6707639 - Balancing system with adjustable eccentric rings for a disc drive assembly (2004-03-16),
5. 6697213 - Cover including multiple cover plates with damped layers (2004-02-24),
6. 6683756 - Actuator assembly with enhanced bonding surface for bonding a voice coil to a yoke (2004-01-27),
7. 6611403 - Magnet spacer location facilitating in-deck merge (2003-08-26),
8. 6561516 - Low power high speed disc drive spindle seal (2003-05-13),
9. 6504672 - Housing cover with spindle cap (2003-01-07),
10. 6191924 - Bearing for an actuator of a disc drive (2001-02-20),
11. 5805387 - Mechanism to dampen vibration of a stop pin of a disc drive actuator arm (1998-09-08),
12. 5717548 - Voice coil actuated bi-stable latch assembly (1998-02-10),
13. 5553374 - Tool for a de-swaging head gimbal assembly (1996-09-10),
14. 5471735 - De-swaging technique for head gimbal assembly (1995-12-05),
15. 5347413 - De-swaging technique for head gimbal assembly (1994-09-13),

Title: David Douglas Koester: Innovator in Bearing Technology

Introduction

David Douglas Koester is a prominent inventor based in Chanhassen, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of innovative bearing technologies. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Koester has established himself as a key figure in his industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an invention titled "Apparatuses and methods having a bearing shield arrangement." This patent focuses on an apparatus that includes rolling elements, an outer ring surrounding an inner ring, and a cap secured to the inner ring. The design allows for the effective guidance of rotation of the rolling elements while incorporating a bearing shield arrangement that facilitates the flow of vapor or lubricant. Another notable patent is "Machining actuator periphery to reduce resonance variation," which outlines a method for manufacturing a disc drive actuator. This method emphasizes the importance of machining the peripheral surface of the actuator to achieve a desired profile dimension, thereby minimizing variations in resonance characteristics.

Career Highlights

David Koester is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has had a profound impact on the design and functionality of various mechanical systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Koester has collaborated with talented individuals such as Dennis R Nielsen and Michael William Pfeiffer. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful development of his patents.

Conclusion

David Douglas Koester is a distinguished inventor whose work in bearing technology has led to numerous patents and innovations. His contributions continue to shape the industry and inspire future advancements.

This text is generated by artificial intelligence and may not be accurate.
Please report any incorrect information to support@idiyas.com
Loading…