This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Carnegie Mellon University. Active years: 2015.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2015
Title: Steven D Granz: Innovator in Magnetic Recording Technologies
Introduction
Steven D Granz is a notable inventor based in Bloomington, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic recording technologies. His innovative work focuses on the development of thin film media structures that enhance the performance of magnetic storage devices.
Latest Patents
Granz holds a patent for a "Thin film media structure for perpendicular magnetic recording and storage devices made therewith." This invention involves iron-platinum (FePt) based magnetic recording media structures that provide small grain size and isolated-grain configurations suitable for high-density magnetic recording. The patent describes structures that include a thin film containing grains of L1FePt and boron as a segregant in intergranular regions among the FePt grains. Additionally, it outlines how the film can be formed on an underlayer to control the size of the FePt grains, allowing for the creation of magnetic storage devices with storage densities of 1 Tbit/in and greater.
Career Highlights
Granz is affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University, where he continues to advance research in magnetic recording technologies. His work has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of data storage capabilities.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Mark H Kryder and Katayun Barmak Vaziri, who have collaborated with him on various projects related to magnetic recording technologies.
Conclusion
Steven D Granz is a pioneering inventor whose work in thin film media structures has the potential to revolutionize magnetic storage devices. His contributions to the field are significant and continue to influence advancements in technology.