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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Jie Gong

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Magnetic Recording Technology. Top assignee: Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jie Gong. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jie-gong

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 33 

% Patents Active = 90.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 155(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Pittsburgh, PA (US) (2012 - 2013)
  • Eden Prairie, MN (US) (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal33 out of 8,745 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording
Near-Field Transducers
Electrodeposited Materials
Magnetic Write Pole
Thermally Stable Alloys
Damping Magnetic Alloys
Plasmonic Materials
Magnetoresistive Element
Nano-Crystalline Shield
Magnetic Recording Media
Patterned Media
Trapezoidal Pole
33 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12688873 - Heat-assisted magnetic recording heads with additional magnetic material (2026-07-21),
2. 12518781 - Forming a heat channel on a magnetic write pole using an adhesion layer (2026-01-06),
3. 12421617 - Electrodeposited materials and related methods (2025-09-23),
4. 11913130 - Electrodeposition of high damping magnetic alloys (2024-02-27),
5. 11866841 - Electrodeposited materials and related methods (2024-01-09),
6. 11798583 - Electrodeposition of thermally stable alloys (2023-10-24),
7. 11377749 - Electrodeposition of high damping magnetic alloys (2022-07-05),
8. 11162169 - Near-field transducer having secondary atom higher concentration at bottom of the peg (2021-11-02),
9. 11152020 - Electrodeposition of thermally stable alloys (2021-10-19),
10. 11107499 - Materials for near field transducers and near field transducers containing same (2021-08-31),
11. 11015256 - Near field transducers including electrodeposited plasmonic materials and methods of forming (2021-05-25),
12. 10964347 - Materials for near field transducers, near field tranducers containing same, and methods of forming (2021-03-30),
13. 10636440 - Devices including metal layer (2020-04-28),
14. 10519540 - Near field transducer having secondary atom higher concentration at bottom of the peg (2019-12-31),
15. 10482914 - Materials for near field transducers and near field transducers containing same (2019-11-19),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Jie Gong

Introduction

Jie Gong is a prominent inventor based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. With an impressive portfolio of 30 patents, he has made significant contributions to the field of data storage technologies. His innovations have paved the way for advancements in materials science, particularly in the development of high damping magnetic alloys.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Jie Gong has developed an innovative data storage device that features a recording head comprised of a high damping magnetic alloy layer. This layer includes at least one magnetic alloy element and a 5d transition element. Notably, the high damping magnetic alloy layer is designed with a mixed face-centered cubic (fcc) and body-centered cubic (bcc) crystal structure. The unique combination of fcc and bcc grains, where the bcc grains exhibit an elongated shape and are larger than the fcc grains, results in a remarkable damping constant of up to about 0.07. Additionally, he has patented various electrodeposition methods, which encompass materials and structures created through such techniques, further enhancing the capabilities of devices made from these electrodeposited materials.

Career Highlights

Jie Gong currently works at Seagate Technology Incorporated, where he applies his expertise to advance data storage solutions. His career has been marked by a strong focus on innovation, leading to numerous patents that enhance the performance and efficiency of data storage devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jie has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michael C. Kautzky and Tong Zhao. These partnerships have resulted in further innovations in the field, showcasing the power of teamwork in achieving groundbreaking advancements.

Conclusion

Jie Gong's contributions to the field of technology and materials science have not only elevated the standards of data storage but have also positioned him as a key innovator in the industry. With a robust portfolio of patents and a dedication to research and development, Jie continues to inspire future innovations in the realm of high damping magnetic alloys and beyond.

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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