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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Youfeng Zheng

This inventor holds 28 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Magnetic Recording Technology. Top assignees: Headway Technologies, Incorporated, Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Hgst Netherlands, B.v.. Active years: 2002-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Youfeng Zheng. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/youfeng-zheng

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 28 

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 120(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2002)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2005 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 1,230 
 
Headway Technologies, Incorporated
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 5,429 
 
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 987 
 
Hgst Netherlands, B.v.
 patents
4. 2 out of 8,748 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Magnetic Head
Assisted Magnetic Recording
Write Heads
Magnetic Sensor
Perpendicular Magnetic Recording
CPP GMR
Spin Valve
Bias Cancellation
Integrated Spin Valve
Current Channeling Layer
Magnetically Soft Underlayer
Stitched Antiferromagnetic Layer
28 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11657835 - Magnetic head with assisted magnetic recording comprising an electrically conductive, non-magnetic material (2023-05-23),
2. 11615806 - Magnetic head with assisted magnetic recording (2023-03-28),
3. 11557314 - Write heads having conducting side gap for directing current (2023-01-17),
4. 10861485 - Write heads configured to redirect current (2020-12-08),
5. 10777219 - Write heads configured to redirect current (2020-09-15),
6. 10311907 - Apparatus comprising magnetically soft underlayer (2019-06-04),
7. 9202482 - Magnetic sensor having an extended pinned layer with stitched antiferromagnetic pinning layer (2015-12-01),
8. 8941954 - Magnetic sensor with extended pinned layer and partial wrap around shield (2015-01-27),
9. 8465854 - Perpendicular magnetic recording media with thin soft magnetic underlayers and recording systems comprising same (2013-06-18),
10. 7675718 - Narrow track CPP head with bias cancellation (2010-03-09),
11. 7506430 - Process to manufacture narrow track CPP head with bias cancellation (2009-03-24),
12. 7265947 - Stitching of AFM and channeling layers for in-stack biasing CPP (2007-09-04),
13. 7201947 - CPP and MTJ reader design with continuous exchange-coupled free layer (2007-04-10),
14. 7180716 - Fabrication method for an in-stack stabilized synthetic stitched CPP GMR head (2007-02-20),
15. 7162791 - Method of manufacturing integrated spin valve head (2007-01-16),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Youfeng Zheng

Introduction: Youfeng Zheng, a talented inventor based in San Jose, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of technology with his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Zheng's latest patents focus on advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms for autonomous vehicles, revolutionizing the way we approach transportation technology.

Career Highlights: With a background in computer science and engineering, Zheng has worked for leading tech companies in Silicon Valley, where he honed his skills in developing cutting-edge solutions for complex technological challenges.

Collaborations: Zheng has collaborated with top researchers from renowned universities and research institutions to further push the boundaries of innovation in the tech industry, resulting in several successful projects and patents.

Conclusion: Youfeng Zheng's dedication to innovation and his passion for creating transformative technologies continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and engineers worldwide.

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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