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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Jit Han Tan

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2012-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jit Han Tan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jit-han-tan

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 9.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 166(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 5,429 
 
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2016

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9269402 - BVCM hold down apparatus to prevent pivot bearing damage at TVCM installation in disk drive assembly (2016-02-23),
2. 9230579 - Comb gripper for use with a shipping comb and a ramp in the assembly of a disk drive (2016-01-05),
3. 8777934 - Balancer swivel arm assembly (2014-07-15),
4. 8640328 - Systems for fastening a head stack to a hard drive base assembly (2014-02-04),
5. 8454755 - Methods for evacuating particles from a hard drive component (2013-06-04),
6. 8447551 - Hard drive assembly tool calibration verification (2013-05-21),
7. 8447430 - Systems and methods for assembly tool calibration verification (2013-05-21),
8. 8424824 - Balancer swivel arm assembly (2013-04-23),
9. 8327529 - Assembly tool system (2012-12-11),
10. 8162366 - Systems and methods for gripping a component (2012-04-24),
11. 8127643 - Methods, devices and systems for screw feeding by vacuum and gravity (2012-03-06),

Title: Innovations by Jit Han Tan

Introduction

Jit Han Tan is a notable inventor based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He has made significant contributions to the field of disk drive technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of hard disk drive assembly processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the "BVCM hold down apparatus to prevent pivot bearing damage at TVCM installation in disk drive assembly." This device is designed to prevent damage to a pivot bearing assembly during the manufacturing of hard disk drives. It includes a first and second bottom voice coil motor (VCM) plate hold-down clamp that securely holds the bottom VCM plate in place during the installation of the top VCM plate. This ensures that the bottom VCM plate does not move, thereby protecting the pivot bearing assembly.

Another significant patent is the "Comb gripper for use with a shipping comb and a ramp in the assembly of a disk drive." This comb gripper is utilized in the assembly process of disk drives, allowing for the rotation of the head stack assembly (HSA) and the coupling of the head gimbal assembly (HGA) to the ramp. The design includes a first gripper finger with a protruding portion, a second gripper finger, and an actuator that facilitates the movement of these components.

Career Highlights

Jit Han Tan is currently employed at Western Digital Technologies, Inc., where he continues to innovate and improve disk drive technologies. His expertise and inventions have played a crucial role in advancing the efficiency of disk drive assembly processes.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with talented coworkers such as Wai Khuen Yee and Sie Cheang Phuah, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Jit Han Tan's contributions to disk drive technology through his patents and collaborative efforts highlight his importance as an inventor in the field. His work continues to influence the manufacturing processes of hard disk drives, ensuring greater reliability and efficiency.

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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