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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Jie Zou

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Carnegie Mellon University. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jie Zou. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jie-zou-xt4fksft

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 1

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Carnegie Mellon University
 patents

Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6432563 - Zinc enhanced hard disk media (2002-08-13),

Title: Innovations of Jie Zou in Magnetic Recording Media

Introduction

Jie Zou is an accomplished inventor based in Pittsburgh, PA (US). He is known for his significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording media. His innovative work has led to advancements that enhance the performance and reliability of data storage technologies.

Latest Patents

Jie Zou holds a patent for a groundbreaking invention titled "Zinc Enhanced Hard Disk Media." This patent describes a magnetic recording media that incorporates zinc-containing layers in close proximity to a magnetic layer. The invention aims to provide media with increased coercivity and lower noise levels. The zinc-containing layer can be utilized in various configurations of recording media, including rotating, translating, or stationary formats. This technology operates in conjunction with magnetic transducing heads for the recording and reading of magnetic data, as well as other applications. The magnetic recording medium includes a cobalt or cobalt alloy film magnetic layer, underlayer structures to promote an epitaxial crystalline structure, and a zinc-containing layer to enhance isolation between magnetic grains. The manufacturing process involves promoting the diffusion of zinc to the grain boundaries of the magnetic layer.

Career Highlights

Jie Zou is affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University, where he continues to engage in research and development in the field of magnetic recording technologies. His work has garnered attention for its potential to improve data storage solutions.

Collaborations

Jie Zou has collaborated with notable colleagues, including David N. Lambeth and David Eugene Laughlin. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of research in magnetic recording media.

Conclusion

Jie Zou's innovative contributions to magnetic recording media demonstrate his expertise and commitment to advancing technology in data storage. His patent for zinc-enhanced hard disk media is a testament to his impactful work in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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