Los Altos, CA, United States of America

En Yang

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Hgst Netherlands, B.v.. Active years: 2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: En Yang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/en-yang

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2014

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: En Yang - Innovator in Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction

En Yang is a notable inventor based in Los Altos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the performance of magnetic recording disks.

Latest Patents

En Yang holds a patent for a "Perpendicular magnetic recording disk with patterned servo regions and templated growth method for making the disk." This invention features a perpendicular magnetic recording disk that incorporates servo regions with a patterned underlayer. The underlayer is composed of an oxidizable material, with seed layer pillars formed above the underlayer trenches. The magnetic recording material is strategically placed on the seed layer pillars and on an oxide layer within the underlayer trenches. This design results in a magnetic field in the trenches that is significantly less than that of the magnetic material on the seed layer pillars, which possess perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. The differences in structural characteristics, such as grain size and crystallographic axis distribution, contribute to this reduced magnetic field.

Career Highlights

En Yang is currently employed at HGST Netherlands, B.V., where he continues to advance his research and development efforts in magnetic recording technologies. His work has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this field.

Collaborations

En Yang collaborates with Bruce Alvin Gurney, a fellow innovator in the industry. Their partnership has fostered a creative environment that encourages the exploration of new ideas and technologies.

Conclusion

En Yang's contributions to magnetic recording technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patent reflects a deep understanding of material science and engineering principles. As he continues his work at HGST Netherlands, B.V., the impact of his inventions will likely resonate throughout the industry for years to come.

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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