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Singapore, Singapore

Joseph HengTung Lau

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 2003-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joseph HengTung Lau. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joseph-hengtung-lau

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 16.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 8,750 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2007

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7310223 - Electrical connector device for a disc drive (2007-12-18),
2. 6744606 - Dual plane actuator (2004-06-01),
3. 6690533 - Drive level actuator imbalance torque test (2004-02-10),
4. 6563661 - Drive-level bearing friction measurement method (2003-05-13),
5. 6560852 - Disc drive with actuator arm configured for reduced out-of-phase motion (2003-05-13),
6. 6512658 - Viscoelastic voice coil damper for disc drives (2003-01-28),

Title: Joseph HengTung Lau: Innovator in Electrical Connector Devices

Introduction

Joseph HengTung Lau is a prominent inventor based in Singapore, SG. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly in the development of innovative connector devices. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Lau continues to push the boundaries of technology.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions is an electrical connector device for a disc drive. This device features an outer frame designed to partially surround an enclosure, incorporating a plurality of mutually coupled sidewalls. The inner surface of the outer frame is configured for coupling adjacent to the enclosure. Additionally, Lau has developed a dual plane actuator, which includes a step portion between the coil and head support portions. This design enhances stiffness while allowing the actuator components to lie in different planes, making it suitable for low-profile drives.

Career Highlights

Joseph Lau is currently employed at Seagate Technology Incorporated, where he applies his expertise in electrical engineering to develop cutting-edge technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of data storage solutions.

Collaborations

Lau has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Andre Y Liem and CheeWai Seetoh, contributing to various projects that enhance the functionality and efficiency of electrical devices.

Conclusion

Joseph HengTung Lau is a distinguished inventor whose work in electrical connector devices and actuators has made a significant impact in the technology sector. His innovative spirit and dedication to engineering continue to inspire advancements in the field.

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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