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Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Hieu T Pham

This inventor holds 27 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Semiconductor Manufacturing. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Intermolecular, Inc., Sandisk 3D LLC. Active years: 2004-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hieu T Pham. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hieu-t-pham

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Patents Active = 55.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.8

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 167(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Milpitas, CA (US) (2004 - 2015)
  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2011 - 2016)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2020 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 53,276 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 726 
 
Intermolecular, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal11 out of 669 
 
Sandisk 3D LLC
 patents
4. 8 out of 13,175 
 
Advanced Micro Devices Corporation
 patents
5. 6 out of 1,075 
 
Spansion LLC.
 patents
6. 2 out of 1,708 
 
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
 patents
7. 1 out of 1 
 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Spansion LLC
 patent
8. 1 out of 3,597 
 
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
 patents
9. 1 out of 5,671 
 
Globalfoundries Inc.
 patents
10. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Atomic Layer Deposition
Memory Applications
Transition Metal Oxide
Multifunctional Electrode
Copper Interconnects
Data Retention
Semiconductor Components
Void Free Dielectric
PECVD Oxide
Capping Layers
Gap-Filling
Low-K Materials
27 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11227631 - Parallel micro-actuator SSW writing (2022-01-18),
2. 10665257 - Parallel micro-actuator SSW writing (2020-05-26),
3. 9246096 - Atomic layer deposition of metal oxides for memory applications (2016-01-26),
4. 9202758 - Method for manufacturing a contact for a semiconductor component and related structure (2015-12-01),
5. 9087978 - Transition metal oxide bilayers (2015-07-21),
6. 9006026 - Atomic layer deposition of metal oxides for memory applications (2015-04-14),
7. 8987697 - Transition metal oxide bilayers (2015-03-24),
8. 8906736 - Multifunctional electrode (2014-12-09),
9. 8859328 - Multifunctional electrode (2014-10-14),
10. 8846443 - Atomic layer deposition of metal oxides for memory applications (2014-09-30),
11. 8779407 - Multifunctional electrode (2014-07-15),
12. 8735217 - Multifunctional electrode (2014-05-27),
13. 8704203 - Transition metal oxide bilayers (2014-04-22),
14. 8569104 - Transition metal oxide bilayers (2013-10-29),
15. 8415256 - Gap-filling with uniform properties (2013-04-09),

Title: Hieu T Pham: Innovator in Micro-Actuator Technologies

Introduction

Hieu T Pham, based in Milpitas, CA, is a notable inventor with a substantial contribution to the field of micro-actuator technologies. With an impressive portfolio of 27 patents, Pham has demonstrated a remarkable ability to innovate and improve the functionality of hard disk drives.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Pham has developed a series of patents focused on the parallel micro-actuator self-servo write (SSW) process. This technology enables simultaneous writing on two or more recording surfaces. In a dual-stage servo system, a first fine positioning servo, which includes a first microactuator, independently controls the position of a first read/write head over a first recording surface. Meanwhile, a second fine positioning servo system with a second microactuator independently manages the second read/write head over a second recording surface of the hard disk drive. This innovation is set to enhance the efficiency and performance of recording technologies.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hieu T Pham has worked with prominent companies, including Toshiba and Intermolecular, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to make significant strides in the development of advanced technologies. Pham’s work primarily focuses on improving data storage solutions, reflecting his commitment to innovation in the tech industry.

Collaborations

In his professional journey, Hieu T Pham has collaborated with notable peers such as Minh Van Ngo and Vidyut Gopal. These collaborations have enriched his professional experience and have led to the production of cutting-edge technologies and patents.

Conclusion

Hieu T Pham's contributions to micro-actuator technology and hard disk drive innovations mark him as a significant figure in his field. His numerous patents reflect a dedication to enhancing technology, making substantial impacts on data storage solutions. Through collaborations and his career, Pham continues to drive innovation forward in the tech industry.

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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