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Saratoga, CA, United States of America

Gordon R Knight

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Terastor Corporation, Other. Active years: 1998-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gordon R Knight. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gordon-r-knight

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 185(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Saratogo, CA (US) (1999)
  • Saratoga, CA (US) (1998 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 47 
 
Terastor Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2004

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6724694 - Disk mastering based on near-field optical systems (2004-04-20),
2. 6582630 - Method of fabricating and integrating an optical assembly into a flying head (2003-06-24),
3. 6449221 - Storage media for optical storage systems (2002-09-10),
4. 6270696 - Method of fabricating and integrating an optical assembly into a flying head (2001-08-07),
5. 6243350 - Optical storage systems with flying optical heads for near-field recording and reading (2001-06-05),
6. 6061322 - Optical storage system having optical head with a solid immersion lens (2000-05-09),
7. 6055222 - Near field optical head having a solid immersion lens that is fixed (2000-04-25),
8. 5936928 - Multilayer media and use with flying head having solid immersion lens (1999-08-10),
9. 5881042 - Flying head with solid immersion lens partially mounted on a slider (1999-03-09),
10. 5793584 - Device and method for electrostatically cleaning a disk mounted in a (1998-08-11),

Title: The Innovations of Gordon R Knight

Introduction

Gordon R Knight is a prominent inventor based in Saratoga, CA, known for his significant contributions to optical storage systems. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Knight has made remarkable advancements in the field of near-field optical systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking invention titled "Disk mastering based on near-field optical systems." This patent focuses on structures of storage media for optical storage systems, particularly those utilizing near-field configurations to couple radiation between the optical head and the media through evanescent fields. Another notable patent is the "Method of fabricating and integrating an optical assembly into a flying head." This invention outlines several embodiments for manufacturing an optical assembly for use in an optical flying head, which may include a solid immersion lens and a magnetic coil. The techniques described in this patent detail the fabrication of the solid immersion lens and the magnetic coil, as well as their installation into a slider for the optical flying head.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gordon R Knight has worked with various companies, including Terastor Corporation. His innovative work has positioned him as a key figure in the development of optical technologies.

Collaborations

Knight has collaborated with notable individuals in the field, including Amit Jain and Brian T Bonn. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of optical storage technologies.

Conclusion

Gordon R Knight's contributions to the field of optical storage systems through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to shape the future of optical technologies.

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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