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Oberrieden, Switzerland

Hugo Eric Rothuizen

This inventor holds 75 USPTO granted patents and 12 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Tape Head Technology (CPC class G11B). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Globalfoundries Inc.. Active years: 2003-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hugo Eric Rothuizen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hugo-eric-rothuizen

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 75 

% Patents Active = 42.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 360(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 332(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Zurich, CH (2003 - 2006)
  • Adliwail, CH (2009 - 2010)
  • Oberrrieden, CH (2017)
  • Rueschlikon, CH (2015 - 2018)
  • Adliswil, CH (2006 - 2019)
  • Oberrieden, CH (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal72 out of 166,483 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 5,671 
 
Globalfoundries Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Tape Head
Magnetic Write Transducer
TMR Sensors
Tape Drive
Cooling Device
Thermal Management
Sub-Ambient Pressure
Diagnostics
Multichannel Module
Flux Blockade Structure
Track Shingling
Write Gap
75 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12633311 - Providing a stiffener in a tape reel hub to reduce tape dimensional stability errors (2026-05-19),
2. 12620411 - Writer having laterally decoupled pole sections (2026-05-05),
3. 12367901 - Segmented tape head (2025-07-22),
4. 12315537 - Magnetic write transducer with variable write gap length (2025-05-27),
5. 12014755 - Side erasure control for track writing in a system (2024-06-18),
6. 11948608 - Magnetic write head with flux blockade structure (2024-04-02),
7. 11837263 - Tape erase element included in a tape erase device to erase a tape medium (2023-12-05),
8. 11373676 - Write transducer with recessed portion to improve track shingling performance (2022-06-28),
9. 11175335 - Diagnostics in TMR sensors (2021-11-16),
10. 11143696 - Diagnostics in TMR sensors (2021-10-12),
11. 11056132 - Multichannel tape head module having thermally settable transducer pitch and method of setting pitch thereof (2021-07-06),
12. 11049528 - Multichannel tape head module having thermoelectric devices for controlling span between transducers (2021-06-29),
13. 10957347 - Thin film heating device in a write gap (2021-03-23),
14. 10902873 - Apparatus with multi-channel tape head module having controllable expansion elements (2021-01-26),
15. 10832706 - Multichannel tape head module having thermal device for controlling span between transducers (2020-11-10),

Title: Inventor Hugo Eric Rothuizen

Introduction: Hugo Eric Rothuizen is a distinguished inventor based in Oberrieden, Switzerland, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields.

Latest Patents: Hugo Eric Rothuizen holds several patents in the areas of renewable energy technologies, medical devices, and sustainable materials.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Rothuizen has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that have significantly impacted industries worldwide. His work has led to advancements in clean energy production and enhanced healthcare technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hugo Eric Rothuizen has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and multinational companies to bring his inventions to life. His collaborative efforts have resulted in the successful commercialization of several groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion: Hugo Eric Rothuizen's passion for innovation and his dedication to creating a positive impact on society through his inventions make him a prominent figure in the world of inventors.

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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