Inventor
LEUTHOLD HANS
US70 patents
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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
25 patentsUS6292328B1Sep 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 patentsUS6019516AFeb 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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