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Tokyo, Japan

Hideyuki Yatsu

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Magnetic Head Technology. Top assignee: Tdk Corporation. Active years: 2009-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideyuki Yatsu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideyuki-yatsu

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 76.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 34(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 8,293 
 
Tdk Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Thin Film Magnetic Head
Magnetic Recording
Micro-Device Manufacturing
Mask Patterning
Perpendicular Magnetic Recording
Magnetoresistive Element
Plated Film Process
Head Gimbal Assembly
Hard Disk System
Alignment Method
Pattern Formation
13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8760805 - Thin film magnetic head, thin film magnetic head device, and magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus (2014-06-24),
2. 8529777 - Method of making a mask, method of patterning by using this mask and method of manufacturing a micro-device (2013-09-10),
3. 8472137 - Magnetic head and method of manufacture thereof wherein the head includes a pole layer and non-magnetic layer having a continuous tapered face opposed to a trailing shield (2013-06-25),
4. 8470189 - Method of forming mask pattern, method of forming thin film pattern and method of forming magnetoresistive element (2013-06-25),
5. 8323517 - Method of forming magnetic pole section of perpendicular magnetic recording type thin-film magnetic head and manufacturing method of perpendicular magnetic recording type thin-film magnetic head (2012-12-04),
6. 8247029 - Method for forming micropattern (2012-08-21),
7. 8072706 - Magnetic head for perpendicular magnetic recording and method of manufacturing same (2011-12-06),
8. 7947434 - Process for forming a plated film, and process for fabricating a magnetic device and perpendicular magnetic recording head (2011-05-24),
9. 7862737 - Planarizing method (2011-01-04),
10. 7808742 - Thin-film magnetic head comprising shield/magnetic-pole layer having surface without right nor sharp angle (2010-10-05),
11. 7782441 - Alignment method and apparatus of mask pattern (2010-08-24),
12. 7682923 - Method of forming metal trench pattern in thin-film device (2010-03-23),
13. 7639451 - Thin-film magnetic head, head gimbal assembly, and hard disk system (2009-12-29),

Title: Innovations of Hideyuki Yatsu

Introduction

Hideyuki Yatsu is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording technology. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Yatsu has established himself as a key figure in his industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are innovations such as a thin film magnetic head, a thin film magnetic head device, and a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus. The thin-film magnetic head includes a slider substrate and a write element. The slider substrate features an air bearing surface on one side. The write element contains a recording magnetic pole film, which is arranged in a specific pattern to enhance performance. Additionally, Yatsu has developed a method for making a mask for patterning a thin film, which involves forming an inorganic material on a substrate and patterning it using an alkali solution.

Career Highlights

Yatsu is currently employed at TDK Corporation, where he continues to innovate and contribute to advancements in technology. His work has been instrumental in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of magnetic recording devices.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Akifumi Kamijima and Hitoshi Hatate, who have collaborated with him on various projects.

Conclusion

Hideyuki Yatsu's contributions to the field of magnetic recording technology are noteworthy. His innovative patents and ongoing work at TDK Corporation highlight his importance as an inventor.

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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