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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Shawn E Casey

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Disk Drive Technology. Top assignees: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Western Digital Corporation, Seagate Technology Incorporated. Active years: 1989-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shawn E Casey. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shawn-e-casey

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 24

% Patents Active = 79.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 925(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 5,429 
 
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 234 
 
Western Digital Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 8,748 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 1989-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Disk Drive
Actuator Design
Head Stack Assembly
Shock Protection
Voice Coil Motor
Damping Insert
Inertial Latch
Rotary Actuator
Load Beam Assembly
Conductive Traces
Torque Ripple
Crash Stop
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9099163 - Hard disk drive (HDD) mounting system for shock and vibration (2015-08-04),
2. 9036295 - Information storage device with a damping insert sheet between a housing bay and a disk drive (2015-05-19),
3. 8705201 - Information storage device with a damping insert sheet between a housing bay and a disk drive (2014-04-22),
4. 7375929 - Actuator including an actuator body with parallel support extensions and coil support tab for supporting a coil and method of making the same (2008-05-20),
5. 7180711 - Head stack assembly with an actuator body and flex cable guiding support and method of making the same (2007-02-20),
6. 7145753 - Head stack assembly with insulated wiring extending between actuator coil and actuator main body section disposed in lateral wiring protector extending from actuator body (2006-12-05),
7. 6934126 - Disk drive including a base assembly having a flex-to-board edge connector (2005-08-23),
8. 6710980 - Disk drive comprising an inertial actuator latch with strip-spring biasing (2004-03-23),
9. 6571460 - METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING A ROTARY ACTUATOR BY MODIFYING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROTARY ACTUATOR FOR LOCATING AN INSTALLED HEAD STACK ASSEMBLY PORTION CENTER-OF-GRAVITY ALONG A PIVOT AXIS (2003-06-03),
10. 6522504 - Head stack assembly and disk drive using a reversed direction head gimbal assembly (2003-02-18),
11. 6519116 - Actuator arm assembly having bearing gap formed between bearing outer race and pivot sleeve for mitigating torque ripple on actuator arm in a disk drive (2003-02-11),
12. 6502300 - METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING A ROTARY ACTUATOR BY MODIFYING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROTARY ACTUATOR FOR LOCATING AN INSTALLED HEAD STACK ASSEMBLY PORTION CENTER-OF-GRAVITY ALONG A PIVOT AXIS (2003-01-07),
13. 6462914 - Voice coil motor comprising a voice coil wrapped around a rotary voice coil yoke comprising a low reluctance end and a high reluctance end (2002-10-08),
14. 6349464 - Method of making a balance-compensated rotary actuator based upon track-follow performance of a rotatable test head stack assembly portion (2002-02-26),
15. 6185074 - Inertial latch having an interposer that prevents the head from leaving the ramp load during a shock event (2001-02-06),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Shawn E Casey

Introduction: Shawn E Casey, a talented inventor based in San Jose, CA, is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and beyond.

Latest Patents: Shawn E Casey's most recent patents include a cutting-edge smart home automation system that has revolutionized the way we interact with our living spaces, and a unique wearable device that seamlessly integrates health monitoring features with sleek design.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Shawn E Casey has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Inventor of the Year accolade from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Shawn E Casey has collaborated with leading tech companies, research institutions, and universities to bring his visionary ideas to life. His ability to work across disciplines has led to the development of truly groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion: Shawn E Casey's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to create have cemented his status as a pioneering inventor in the world of technology. His work continues to inspire and shape the future of innovation.

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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