San Jose, CA, United States of America

Wong K Richard

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.. Active years: 2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wong K Richard. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wong-k-richard

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Years Active: 2012

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Title: Innovations by Wong K Richard in Magnetic Disk Polishing

Introduction

Wong K Richard is an accomplished inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic disk technology. His innovative work focuses on systems and methods for polishing magnetic disks used in disk drive systems.

Latest Patents

Wong K Richard holds a patent for "Systems and methods for polishing a magnetic disk." This patent describes a polishing system that includes a polishing film used to polish the magnetic disk. The system features an actuator that moves the polishing film across the disk's surface. Additionally, it incorporates a pad with protrusions that contact the polishing film, ensuring effective polishing. Once the polishing is complete, the pad retracts, reducing the adhesion force between the pad and the polishing film.

Career Highlights

Wong K Richard is associated with Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V., where he has contributed to advancements in storage technology. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of disk drives.

Collaborations

Wong has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Yun-Lin Hsiao and Thomas Edward Karis. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation in the field of magnetic disk technology.

Conclusion

Wong K Richard's contributions to the polishing of magnetic disks exemplify the importance of innovation in technology. His patent and work at Hitachi Global Storage Technologies highlight his role in advancing disk drive systems.

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