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Kawasaki, Japan

Masami Yamane

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation. Active years: 2012-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masami Yamane. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masami-yamane

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 = 90.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kawasaki, JP (2012)
  • Kawasaki Kanagawa, JP (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 53,262 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
 patents
silverMedal9 out of 1,703 
 
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2024

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12014757 - Magnetic disk device (2024-06-18),
2. 11532331 - Magnetic disk device and voltage application method of magnetic disk device (2022-12-20),
3. 11410695 - Magnetic disk device (2022-08-09),
4. 11341991 - Disk device with magnetic head (2022-05-24),
5. 11114125 - Disc device with head placement responsive to shock detection (2021-09-07),
6. 10867624 - Magnetic head and disk device with heat actuators (2020-12-15),
7. 10748576 - Head gimbal assembly and magnetic disk device having the same (2020-08-18),
8. 10665258 - Magnetic head and magnetic disk device including the same (2020-05-26),
9. 10475479 - Head gimbal assembly and magnetic disk device with the same with slider having intermittent capture grooves (2019-11-12),
10. 9911444 - Head and disk drive with the same (2018-03-06),
11. 8184401 - Disk drive head and suspension assembly having a slider with a groove and a connecting step (2012-05-22),

Title: Masami Yamane: Innovator in Magnetic Disk Technology

Introduction

Masami Yamane is a prominent inventor based in Kawasaki, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic disk technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative designs and methods have advanced the efficiency and functionality of magnetic disk devices.

Latest Patents

Yamane's latest patents include a magnetic disk device that features a rotatable magnetic disk, an actuator for head movement, and a controller that optimizes the load and seek operations. The controller ensures that the radial and circumferential travel speeds of the head meet specific performance criteria. Another notable patent involves a voltage application method for magnetic disk devices, where a control section manages the voltage applied to a heater during the seek operation, enhancing data writing efficiency.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Masami Yamane has worked with notable companies such as Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced storage solutions that are widely used in various applications.

Collaborations

Yamane has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Toru Watanabe and Kan Takahashi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the success of various projects and innovations in magnetic disk technology.

Conclusion

Masami Yamane's contributions to magnetic disk technology have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue 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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