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LEUTHOLD HANS

US70 patents
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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

25 patents
US6292328B1Sep 18, 2001

Both ends open fluid dynamic bearing having a journal in combination with a conical bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC45 citations96
US6118620ASep 12, 2000

In-hub spindle motor with separate fluid dynamic bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC76 citations96
US6280088B1Aug 28, 2001

Crowned conical bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC44 citations95
US6583952B1Jun 24, 2003

In-hub spindle motor with separate fluid dynamic bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC44 citations92
US6201322B1Mar 13, 2001

Brushless spindle DC motor used as an actuator to create radial force

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC24 citations92
US6137650AOct 24, 2000

Spindle motor with fluid dynamic bearing having a journal bearing in combination with a conical bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC43 citations92
US6296390B1Oct 2, 2001

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with extended single journal bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC37 citations91
US6239943B1May 29, 2001

Squeeze film damping for a hard disc drive

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC25 citations91
US6799892B2Oct 5, 2004

Hybrid spindle bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC35 citations90
US6505968B1Jan 14, 2003

System for active stiffness, power, and vibration control in bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC28 citations90
US6148501ANov 21, 2000

Fabrication means for in-hub spindle with separate fluid dynamic bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC47 citations89
US6473271B1Oct 29, 2002

Aerodynamically streamlined actuator arm for disc drives

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC19 citations84
US6140790AOct 31, 2000

Active electromagnetic damping system for spindle motors

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC17 citations84
US6702408B1Mar 9, 2004

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing cartridge

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC15 citations82
US6679501B1Jan 20, 2004

Motor with stationary shaft and high speed capillary seal

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC15 citations82
US6603225B2Aug 5, 2003

Brushless spindle DC motor as an actuator to create radial force

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC10 citations74
US6373655B1Apr 16, 2002

Low cost hydrodynamic spindle

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC10 citations73
US8913344B1Dec 16, 2014

Dynamically adjustable fluid dynamic bearing stiffness

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC5 citations71
US7193811B2Mar 20, 2007

Fluid dynamic bearing with non-linear damping

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC9 citations70
US9181978B2Nov 10, 2015

Grooved thrust bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC2 citations63
US7284909B2Oct 23, 2007

Hybrid orbital fluid dynamic bearing motor

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC4 citations62
US6817767B2Nov 16, 2004

Hybrid spindle bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC2 citations62
US7965589B2Jun 21, 2011

Recordable disc and motor

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC3 citations60
US7957091B2Jun 7, 2011

Recordable disc with fluid bearing features

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC2 citations60
US7826171B2Nov 2, 2010

Interconnect architecture for disc drive array

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC3 citations60

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY

24 patents
US6019516AFeb 1, 2000

Crowned conical bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY70 citations95
US5487608AJan 30, 1996

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with self-balancing fluid level and fluid circulation

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY68 citations95
US5908247AJun 1, 1999

Sinusoidal grooving pattern for grooved journal bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY60 citations94
US5524986AJun 11, 1996

Fluid retention principles for hydrodynamic bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY49 citations94
US6069768AMay 30, 2000

Spindle motor with multiple thrust plate fluid dynamic bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY23 citations92
US6065877AMay 23, 2000

Thermal compensation for fluid dynamic bearing using bimetal parts

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY27 citations92
US5977674ANov 2, 1999

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with self-balancing fluid level

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY44 citations92
US5969903AOct 19, 1999

Magnetic particle trap for hydrodynamic bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY28 citations92
US5930075AJul 27, 1999

Disc drive spindle motor having hydro bearing with optimized lubricant viscosity

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY22 citations92
US5795074AAug 18, 1998

Grooved hydrodynamic thrust bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY69 citations92
US5793129AAug 11, 1998

Low distortion interference fits for spindle motor assembly

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY40 citations92
US5653540AAug 5, 1997

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly with single sided grooved counterplace

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY39 citations92
US5577842ANov 26, 1996

Absorbent oil barrier for hydrodynamic bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY28 citations92
US5533812AJul 9, 1996

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with self-balancing fluid level

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY34 citations92
US5993066ANov 30, 1999

Fluid retention principle for hydrodynamic bearings

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY22 citations90
US5907456AMay 25, 1999

Disc drive spindle motor having hydro bearing with lubricant optimized with disc drive compatible additives

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY27 citations90
US5685647ANov 11, 1997

Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with self-balancing fluid level and fluid circulation

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY37 citations90
US5710678AJan 20, 1998

Disc drive with self-pressurizing fluid bearing and shaft-supporting-ball retaining element

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY32 citations89
US5697708ADec 16, 1997

Hydrodynamic bearing with reduced temperature sensitivity

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY38 citations89
US6130802AOct 10, 2000

Both ends open fluid dynamic bearing having a journal in combination with a conical bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY18 citations84
US6005748ADec 21, 1999

Spindle motor with multiple thrust plate fluid dynamic bearing

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY16 citations82
US6069767AMay 30, 2000

Both ends open fluid dynamic bearing with multiple thrust plates

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY12 citations73
US5666716ASep 16, 1997

Low distortion interference fits for spindle motor assembly

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY7 citations73
US7835110B2Nov 16, 2010

MEMS disc drive

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY5 citations60

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