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Hong Kong, China

Hong Tian

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Sae Magnetics (h.k.) Limited. Active years: 1998-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hong Tian. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hong-tian-ekrsrx03

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 71.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 176(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 764 
 
Sae Magnetics (h.k.) Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2011

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8045295 - Method and apparatus for providing an additional ground pad and electrical connection for grounding a magnetic recording head (2011-10-25),
2. 7701673 - Gimbal design with solder ball bond pads and trailing edge limiter tab for a recording head (2010-04-20),
3. 7391594 - Apparatus for providing an additional ground pad and electrical connection for grounding a magnetic recording head (2008-06-24),
4. 7064928 - Method and apparatus for providing an additional ground pad and electrical connection for grounding a magnetic recording head (2006-06-20),
5. 7057740 - System and method for calibrating a hard disc drive magnetic head flying height tester by optical interference techniques (2006-06-06),
6. 7052363 - Method and apparatus for treating the surface of a media, such as a magnetic hard disk, while operating, such as during dynamic electrical testing (2006-05-30),
7. 5768055 - Magnetic recording head having a carbon overcoat array on slider air (1998-06-16),

Title: Innovations of Hong Tian in Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction

Hong Tian is a prominent inventor based in Hong Kong, CN. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of hard disk drives.

Latest Patents

One of Hong Tian's latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for providing an additional ground pad and electrical connection for grounding a magnetic recording head." This invention presents a method for electrically coupling a slider to ground, utilizing a separate bonding pad on the slider body. This innovation aims to improve the grounding of the slider without the need for conductive adhesive. Another notable patent is "Gimbal design with solder ball bond pads and trailing edge limiter tab for a recording head." This design enhances the structural integrity of the gimbal tongue in hard disk drives, featuring grounding pads and limiter tabs that increase strength and reliability.

Career Highlights

Hong Tian is currently employed at Sae Magnetics (H.K.) Limited, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in magnetic recording technology. His expertise and inventions have significantly impacted the industry, leading to advancements in hard disk drive design and functionality.

Collaborations

Hong Tian has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yen Fu and Po-Kang Wang. Their combined efforts have contributed to the successful development of various technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Hong Tian's contributions to magnetic recording technology through his patents and career at Sae Magnetics (H.K.) Limited highlight his role as an influential inventor. His innovative designs continue to shape the future of hard disk drives and enhance their performance.

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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