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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Edward Hin Pong Lee

This inventor holds 87 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Magnetic Recording Heads (CPC class G11B5-127). Top assignees: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v., Hgst Netherlands, B.v., International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2001-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Edward Hin Pong Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/edward-hin-pong-lee

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 87 

% Patents Active = 25.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 600(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 576(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2006)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2001 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal60 out of 2,636 
 
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 987 
 
Hgst Netherlands, B.v.
 patents
bronzeMedal8 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
4. 4 out of 52 
 
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
 patents
5. 2 out of 5,429 
 
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
 patents
6. 1 out of 12 
 
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies B.v.
 patents
7. 1 out of 17 
 
Hitachi Global Technologies Netherlands B.v.
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Magnetic Write Head
Coil Architecture
Data Rate Performance
Magnetoresistive Sensors
Thermal Management
Electrical Resistance
Perpendicular Magnetic Recording
Tape Drive Shielding
Sensor Film Resistivity
Damascene Coils
Low-Cost Probing
Narrow Pitch Array
87 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11881237 - Cross track current design for energy assisted magnetic recording (2024-01-23),
2. 11087782 - Shielding between heads for tape drive (2021-08-10),
3. 9183853 - Magnetic write head having a stacked coil architecture for high data rate performance (2015-11-10),
4. 9129660 - Transducer resistor shunt structure for low-cost probing (2015-09-08),
5. 9099116 - Stiff discrete insert array for thermal PTR management with desired induced stress state that reduces tendency for write pole erasure (2015-08-04),
6. 8896966 - Magnetic write head having a coil adjacent to the main pole (2014-11-25),
7. 8826515 - Self-aligned coil process in magnetic recording heads (2014-09-09),
8. 8508886 - Use of magnetic material for RIE stop layer during damascene main pole formation (2013-08-13),
9. 8503131 - Perpendicular magnetic write head having a novel shield structure (2013-08-06),
10. 8472148 - Self-aligned double flux guided TMR sensor (2013-06-25),
11. 8441757 - Perpendicular magnetic write head with wrap-around shield, slanted pole and slanted pole bump fabricated by damascene process (2013-05-14),
12. 8397371 - Process of manufacturing low resistance damascene coils (2013-03-19),
13. 8361541 - Fabrication of magnetoresistive sensors and electronic lapping guides (2013-01-29),
14. 8331058 - Method and apparatus for providing a write head with an improved pole tip to improve overwrite and/or adjacent track interference (2012-12-11),
15. 8274762 - Methods and systems for using resistivity of sensor film in an element shunt (2012-09-25),

Title: Unraveling the Innovations of Edward Hin Pong Lee

Introduction:

Edward Hin Pong Lee, a prolific inventor based in San Jose, CA (US), has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording devices. With an impressive portfolio of 87 patents, Lee is known for his cutting-edge technological advancements.

Latest Patents:

Lee's recent patents include the "Cross track current design for energy-assisted magnetic recording," which showcases a magnetic recording device with a unique current flow configuration. This innovation allows for enhanced performance and efficiency in magnetic recording processes. Another notable patent is for "Shielding between heads for tape drive," which revolutionizes tape drive technology by introducing a cost-effective and noise-reducing design.

Career Highlights:

Throughout his illustrious career, Lee has worked with renowned companies such as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. (now known as HGST Netherlands B.V.). His expertise and innovative spirit have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of magnetic recording technology and driving industry advancements.

Collaborations:

Lee has collaborated with esteemed professionals in the field, including Vladimir Nikitin and Wen-Chien David Hsiao. Together, they have synergized their skills and knowledge to develop groundbreaking solutions that have reshaped the landscape of magnetic recording technology.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Edward Hin Pong Lee stands as a trailblazing inventor whose visionary creations have left an indelible mark on the world of magnetic recording devices. His dedication to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire future generations of inventors and researchers in the field.

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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