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Champlin, MN, United States of America

Scott Michael Franzen

USPTO Granted Patents = 32 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 233(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Champlin, MN (US) (2003 - 2005)
  • Savage, MN (US) (2013 - 2021)
  • Lakeville, MN (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal32 out of 8,679 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2023

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32 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11646058 - Heat-assisted magnetic recording head with a heat sink and a diffusion barrier (2023-05-09),
2. 11107499 - Materials for near field transducers and near field transducers containing same (2021-08-31),
3. 10964347 - Materials for near field transducers, near field tranducers containing same, and methods of forming (2021-03-30),
4. 10699732 - Devices including a diffusion barrier layer (2020-06-30),
5. 10636440 - Devices including metal layer (2020-04-28),
6. 10482914 - Materials for near field transducers and near field transducers containing same (2019-11-19),
7. 10424324 - Methods of forming portions of near field transducers (NFTS) and articles formed thereby (2019-09-24),
8. 10304482 - Devices including an overcoat layer (2019-05-28),
9. 10192573 - Devices including metal layer (2019-01-29),
10. 10020011 - Devices including an amorphous gas barrier layer (2018-07-10),
11. 9947358 - Laser diode unit with enhanced thermal conduction to slider (2018-04-17),
12. 9842613 - Methods of forming portions of near field transducers (NFTS) and articles formed thereby (2017-12-12),
13. 9799353 - Devices including at least one adhesion layer and methods of forming adhesion layers (2017-10-24),
14. 9754617 - Laser diode unit with enhanced thermal conduction to slider (2017-09-05),
15. 9685202 - Near-field transducer having enlarged portion matching outline shape of heat sink (2017-06-20),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Scott Michael Franzen in Magnetic Recording Technology

Introduction: Scott Michael Franzen, based in Champlin, MN, is a prominent inventor in the field of magnetic recording technology, holding a remarkable total of 32 patents. His innovative contributions are pivotal to the advancement of data storage solutions.

Latest Patents: Among Franzen's latest patents are significant advancements like the "Heat-assisted magnetic recording head with a heat sink and a diffusion barrier." This invention features a near-field transducer designed to generate a hot spot on a proximate magnetic disk. Key components include a heat sink to draw heat away from the transducer, a diffuser, and a diffusion barrier incorporating metal for efficiency.

Another notable patent, "Materials for near field transducers and near field transducers containing same," introduces a unique near field transducer composed of gold and various secondary atoms, enhancing its functionality. These secondary elements range from boron and bismuth to silicon and uranium, showcasing Franzen's thorough research and innovative spirit.

Career Highlights: Scott Michael Franzen is currently employed by Seagate Technology Incorporated, a leader in data storage solutions. His work at Seagate has focused on developing cutting-edge technologies that improve storage efficiency and reliability.

Collaborations: Franzen has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Yuhang Cheng and Michael Allen Seigler. Together, their combined expertise has driven significant advancements in magnetic recording technologies.

Conclusion: Scott Michael Franzen stands as a key innovator in the field of magnetic recording, with a robust portfolio of 32 patents that continue to influence the industry. His work at Seagate Technology reflects a commitment to pioneering solutions that push the boundaries of data storage capabilities.

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