Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2007
Title: Innovations by Nikollay Ivanov
Introduction
Nikollay Ivanov is a prominent inventor based in Campbell, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of hard disk drive technology, holding three patents that showcase his innovative approach to solving complex engineering challenges.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for servo track writing by track following on a dedicated servo disk on a fluid spindle bearing." This invention discloses a method and apparatus for writing servo information on disks used in hard disk drive assemblies. In one embodiment, servo information is pre-written onto a disk using an offline servo track writer that employs a fluid dynamic bearing spindle to rotate the disks during read/write operations. Another embodiment involves writing servo information onto a disk by a method of track following on a reference disk using an offline servo track writer.
Another notable patent is "Media enclosures dampening desk vibration in single disk storage devices." This invention addresses the issue of aerodynamic forces contributing to disk and actuator vibration, which can lead to track positioning errors in storage devices such as hard disk drives. The invention provides various dampening mechanisms and methods to alleviate these problems in single disk storage devices, including disk drives that are at most 13 millimeters in height.
Career Highlights
Nikollay Ivanov is currently employed at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in the field of storage technology. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and reliability of hard disk drives.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Nikollay has collaborated with talented individuals such as Seong Woo Kang and Seong Hoon Kim. These collaborations have further enhanced the innovative projects he has been involved in.
Conclusion
Nikollay Ivanov's contributions to hard disk drive technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering. His work continues to influence the industry and improve storage solutions for various applications.