Company Filing History:

10 out of 728

Western Digital (fremont), Inc.

patents

1 out of 297

Read Rite Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2002-2016

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9431044 - Slider having shock and particle resistance (2016-08-30),

2. 8339742 - Slider with leading edge blend and conformal step features (2012-12-25),

3. 8199437 - Head with an air bearing surface having a particle fence separated from a leading pad by a continuous moat (2012-06-12),

4. 8087973 - Slider with leading edge blend and conformal step features (2012-01-03),

5. 7916426 - Head with an air bearing surface having left and right leading pressurizing steps, each with short and long regions (2011-03-29),

6. 7872833 - Head with a transducer overcoat having a trailing air flow dam that is shallowly recessed from an air bearing surface (2011-01-18),

7. 7719795 - Head having a transducer heater and an air bearing surface with a flow-diversion dam and pressure-relief trough disposed upstream of the transducer (2010-05-18),

8. 7616405 - Slider with an air bearing surface having a inter-cavity dam with OD and ID dam surfaces of different heights (2009-11-10),

9. 7289299 - Air bearing slider with three-projection trailing center pad (2007-10-30),

10. 6956718 - Sandwich diamond-like carbon overcoat for use in slider designs of proximity recording heads (2005-10-18),

11. 6433965 - Laminated carbon-containing overcoats for information storage system transducers (2002-08-13),

Title: Eric Thomas Sladek: Innovator in Hard Disk Technology

Introduction

Eric Thomas Sladek is a prominent inventor based in Pleasanton, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of hard disk technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the performance and reliability of hard disk drives.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Sladek has developed a "Slider having shock and particle resistance." This invention features a slider for a hard disk that includes a leading structure with a first air bearing surface portion, a trailing structure with a second air bearing surface portion, and a cavity between the two structures. The leading structure is designed with one or more interior walls that define a pit, enhancing the durability of the hard disk drive. Another notable patent is the "Slider with leading edge blend and conformal step features." This slider incorporates an air bearing surface and a leading face, featuring a leading edge blend with a first curved surface at the intersection of the air bearing surface and the leading face. It also includes at least one step feature that has a second surface with portions recessed from the air bearing surface and conformal to the first curved surface.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Eric Sladek has worked with notable companies in the technology sector. He has been associated with Western Digital, a leading hard disk drive manufacturer, and Read Rite Corporation, where he contributed to advancements in data storage technology.

Collaborations

Sladek has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Biao Sun and Yong Hu. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and development in hard disk technology.

Conclusion

Eric Thomas Sladek's contributions to hard disk technology through his patents and collaborations have significantly impacted the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in data storage solutions.

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