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Loveland, CO, United States of America

Fernando Anibal Zayas

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, primarily in Disk Drive Technology. Top assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation. Active years: 2005-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Fernando Anibal Zayas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/fernando-anibal-zayas

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 23 

% Patents Active = 52.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 83(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Loveland, CO (US) (2005 - 2010)
  • Ragiora, NZ (2016)
  • Rangiora, NZ (2015 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 27,375 
 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 53,250 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 1,698 
 
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 29 
 
Kabuhsiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
5. 1 out of 719 
 
Maxtor Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2005-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Disk Drive
Data Handling
Power State Change
Track Spacing
Hybrid Disk Drive
Self-Servowriting
Seek Acoustics
Calibration Results
Coil Resistance
Flush/Copy Operations
Hibernation File
Vendor Unique Commands
23 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11422710 - Handling of verification data in disk drive cache (2022-08-23),
2. 10770111 - Disk drive with efficient handling of off-track events during sequential write (2020-09-08),
3. 10565119 - SMR drive that maintains physical locations of bands via flush/copy operations (2020-02-18),
4. 9940051 - Power state change in disk drive based on disk access history (2018-04-10),
5. 9804784 - Low-overhead storage of a hibernation file in a hybrid disk drive (2017-10-31),
6. 9747043 - Write reordering in a hybrid disk drive (2017-08-29),
7. 9417820 - Low-overhead storage of a hibernation file in a hybrid disk drive (2016-08-16),
8. 8982499 - Timing of power state change in a disk drive based on disk access history (2015-03-17),
9. 7721049 - Disk drive write method (2010-05-18),
10. 7177111 - System and method for optimizing track spacing across a stroke (2007-02-13),
11. 7145740 - Method for constrained implementation of variable data TPI (2006-12-05),
12. 7113358 - Constrained implementation of variable data TPI (2006-09-26),
13. 7099108 - Systems and methods for self-servowriting with improved retry position of wedges (2006-08-29),
14. 7082010 - Method and apparatus for reducing seek acoustics in a disk drive using feedback during large current transitions (2006-07-25),
15. 7082009 - Accurate tracking of coil resistance based on current, voltage and angular velocity (2006-07-25),

Title: Innovator Profile: Fernando Anibal Zayas

Introduction

Fernando Anibal Zayas, based in Loveland, Colorado, is a distinguished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 23 patents. His innovations primarily focus on advancements in magnetic recording drives, showcasing both functionality and efficiency improvements that are critical in the evolving landscape of data storage technology.

Latest Patents

Among his notable patents, Fernando has developed a method for the handling of verification data in disk drive caches. This innovation effectively reduces the quantity of validation data stored by the conventional magnetic recording (CMR) region of a magnetic recording drive. The system allows invalidation of verification data under specific circumstances, such as when a shingled magnetic recording (SMR) band is closed or reused.

Additionally, Zayas has patented a mechanism for handling off-track events during sequential write operations in disk drives. His method ensures efficient recovery from off-track errors that occur during disk access, whether it involves reading or writing data across multiple contiguous tracks. This patent further enhances the performance of shingled magnetic recording drives by allowing data to be redirected seamlessly during sequential write operations.

Career Highlights

Fernando has contributed his expertise to major companies in the technology sector, including Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba. His work has significantly advanced the field of data storage solutions, highlighting his innovative approach to complex engineering challenges.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Fernando has worked alongside notable colleagues, including Richard M. Ehrlich and Eric R. Dunn. Their collaborative efforts have culminated in transformative advancements in disk drive technology and have paved the way for future research and development in the industry.

Conclusion

In summary, Fernando Anibal Zayas stands out as a prolific inventor whose contributions to the field of magnetic recording drives have had lasting implications. His 23 patents reflect his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, and his collaboration with other skilled professionals further underscores the importance of teamwork in the quest for innovative solutions. Fernando continues to be a pivotal figure in the advancement of data storage technology, promising a future where efficiency and performance are continually enhanced.

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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