Lin Yang

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Disk Drive Technology. Top assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2003-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lin Yang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lin-yang-ql83hywk

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Patents Active = 39.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 1,310(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

23 out of 5,427

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2003-2013

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Areas of Expertise:

Disk Drive

Airflow Management

Filter Component

Vibration Damping

Disk Flutter

Suspension Design

Aerodynamic Base

Track Mis-Registration

Recirculation Filter

Stationary Plate

Airflow Spoiler

Actuator Arm

23 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8472131 - Disk drive including a filter component with coarse and fine sections (2013-06-25),

2. 8228631 - Disk drive having a stationary plate facing a disk and with a recirculation filter coupled to grooves in the stationary plate (2012-07-24),

3. 7957095 - Disk drive having a stationary plate facing a disk and with a recirculation filter coupled to grooves in the stationary plate (2011-06-07),

4. 7593181 - Disk vibration damper having an integrated air circulation guide (2009-09-22),

5. 7379266 - Disk drive including a filter component with coarse and fine sections (2008-05-27),

6. 7353524 - Disk drive with airflow channeling enclosure (2008-04-01),

7. 7280311 - Disk drive including a filter component with coarse and fine sections (2007-10-09),

8. 7239475 - Disk drive with airflow diverter filter component (2007-07-03),

9. 7224551 - Disk drive having apertures aligned near the inner diameter of a disk stack for allowing airflow to pass through the apertures to reduce disk flutter (2007-05-29),

10. 7215514 - Method of operating a disk drive including rotating a perpendicular write head to reduce a difference between skew and taper angles, and a disk drive (2007-05-08),

11. 7212377 - Disk drive having apertures near the ID of a disk stack for allowing airflow to pass through the apertures to reduce disk flutter (2007-05-01),

12. 7113371 - Suspension design for attenuation of disk flutter induced track mis-registration of a hard disk drive by manipulation of the hinge and/or load beam (2006-09-26),

13. 7085098 - Disk drive including a disk plate overlapping a disk spacer in a circumferential disk spacer opening (2006-08-01),

14. 7064922 - Disk drive with disks having different disk stiffness, thickness and material combinations (2006-06-20),

15. 7064921 - Disk drive including a disk plate with a reduced thickness inner edge disposed towards a spindle motor hub (2006-06-20),

Title: Lin Yang: Innovator in Disk Drive Technology

Introduction

Lin Yang, based in San Jose, CA, is a prominent inventor in the field of disk drive technology, known for his remarkable contributions through a total of 23 patents. His innovative designs are pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and performance of modern data storage devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Lin has developed a disk drive that incorporates a filter component with both coarse and fine sections. This invention features a disk drive base, a spindle motor for supporting the disk, and a filter housing that improves airflow regulation induced by disk rotation. The filter element is specifically designed with varying porosities to better manage airflow and enhance disk performance. Another notable patent focuses on a disk drive featuring a stationary plate that includes a recirculation filter, optimizing air flow through grooves in the plate to ensure efficient operation during disk rotation.

Career Highlights

Lin Yang's career is marked by his association with Western Digital Technologies, Inc., where he has been instrumental in driving innovation in disk drive products. His extensive patent portfolio showcases his expertise and commitment to improving data storage solutions, making significant contributions to the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Lin has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Jin Hui Ou-Yang and Chiao-Ping (Roger) Ku. These collaborations have yielded groundbreaking advancements in disk drive technology, further solidifying his reputation as a leading inventor in this field.

Conclusion

With 23 patents to his name and a focus on enhancing disk drive technology, Lin Yang stands out as an influential inventor. His innovative approaches to design and functionality continue to shape the future of data storage, making him a key figure in the evolution of this essential technology.

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]