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Los Gatos, CA, United States of America

Kris Victor Schouterden

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v., International Business Machines Corporation, Hgst Netherlands, B.v.. Active years: 2002-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kris Victor Schouterden. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kris-victor-schouterden

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Patents Active = 38.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 142(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Los Gatos, CA (US) (2002 - 2006)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2005 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,636 
 
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 987 
 
Hgst Netherlands, B.v.
 patents
4. 1 out of 5,429 
 
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2023

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18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11768701 - Exception analysis for data storage devices (2023-09-26),
2. 9368137 - Self-cleaning recording heads based on actuator seek profile (2016-06-14),
3. 9047921 - Adjusting recording density in a circumferential direction (2015-06-02),
4. 8169730 - Suppressing adjacent track interference/far track interference (ATI/FTI) in a hard disk drive (HDD) by an external magnetic field (2012-05-01),
5. 8131920 - Method and system for dynamically allocating read and write sequence randomizer (2012-03-06),
6. 8068306 - Write quality of HDD heads experiencing temporary fly-height problems (2011-11-29),
7. 7920350 - Adaptive data recovery procedure based on radial positioning (2011-04-05),
8. 7643240 - Adjusting a fly-height in hard disk drives (2010-01-05),
9. 7492539 - Method for controlling a burnish cycle to minimize cycle time (2009-02-17),
10. 7446966 - Method for precompensation/write-current latching to improve error rate (2008-11-04),
11. 7094129 - Magnetic recording head burnishing method (2006-08-22),
12. 6934101 - Method and apparatus using reverse disk rotation to achieve slider contact with a disk surface (2005-08-23),
13. 6700726 - Method for controlling air pressure in an evacuated disk drive (2004-03-02),
14. 6683743 - Method for controlling the velocity of an actuator arm in a hard disk drive (2004-01-27),
15. 6618221 - System and method for utilizing an actuator-activated pumping mechanism for reducing the operating pressure of a disk drive assembly (2003-09-09),

Title: Innovations of Kris Victor Schouterden

Introduction

Kris Victor Schouterden is a notable inventor based in Los Gatos, CA. He holds a total of 18 patents that reflect his contributions to the field of data storage technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and functionality of data storage devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Exception analysis for data storage devices." This invention involves a Data Storage Device (DSD) that includes a memory for storing data and a controller configured to execute firmware or code to perform tasks. The controller assigns unique identifiers to respective firmware or code portions executed during the task, creating a list or data structure that indicates the order of execution. Another significant patent is for "Self-cleaning recording heads based on actuator seek profile." This innovation allows for the cleaning of a recording head slider during operation by performing a series of full stroke seek operations. This process helps stabilize head-disk spacing and improve data write operations.

Career Highlights

Kris has worked with prominent companies such as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. and IBM. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in data storage technologies and innovations.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Donald Ray Gillis and Bernd Lamberts. Their collaboration has likely fostered an environment of innovation and creativity in their respective projects.

Conclusion

Kris Victor Schouterden's contributions to data storage technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a significant inventor in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in data storage solutions.

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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