Patents by Inventor Yongping Gong
Yongping Gong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9449631Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning seed layer hardness in components of magnetic recording systems are described. One such system includes a substrate including a component of a magnetic recording system, a first deposition source configured to deposit a seed layer material on a portion of a top surface of the substrate at a first angle, and a second deposition source configured to deposit a carbon material including sp3 carbon bonds on the portion of the top surface at a second angle not equal to the first angle, where the first deposition source and the second deposition source deposit the seed layer material and the carbon material, respectively, simultaneously. The component can be a slider or a magnetic medium.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Phuwanai Bunnak, Kah Choong Loo, Krisda Siangchaew
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Publication number: 20160097416Abstract: A fastener including a body having a threaded portion and an opposing, tapered portion, where the tapered portion includes an outwardly angled surface, and a sleeve movably connected to the body. The sleeve includes a plurality of fingers at least partially separated from each other, where each of the fingers includes at least two, axially spaced gripping members protruding from the body. When the fastener is inserted in a borehole formed in a substrate and a fastening member is threaded onto the threaded portion and tightened, the sleeve progressively moves along the angled surface causing the fingers to move outwardly and at least one of the gripping members to engage an inner surface of the substrate forming the borehole to secure the fastener in the borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Stanley J. Cabaj, Yongping Gong
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Publication number: 20160061247Abstract: A self-drilling, self-cleaning fastener for a panel includes a head having a top side and an underside. The head has a diameter. A shank depends from an underside of the head and has a diameter less than the diameter of the head. A knurled region is adjacent the shank. The knurled region has a diameter and a plurality of spiral formed knurls having a twist in a first direction. The knurls define a major circumference as measured around peaks of the knurls. A threaded region is adjacent the knurled region and has a diameter less than the diameter of the knurled region. The threaded region has a thread form having a twist in a second direction opposite the first direction. A driving point is at an end opposite the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Yongping Gong, Daniel A. Sherrer
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Publication number: 20150332720Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning seed layer hardness in components of magnetic recording systems are described. One such system includes a substrate including a component of a magnetic recording system, a first deposition source configured to deposit a seed layer material on a portion of a top surface of the substrate at a first angle, and a second deposition source configured to deposit a carbon material including sp3 carbon bonds on the portion of the top surface at a second angle not equal to the first angle, where the first deposition source and the second deposition source deposit the seed layer material and the carbon material, respectively, simultaneously. The component can be a slider or a magnetic medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: YONGPING GONG, PHUWANAI BUNNAK, KAH CHOONG LOO, KRISDA SIANGCHAEW
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Patent number: 9093102Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning seed layer hardness in components of magnetic recording systems are described. One such system includes a substrate including a component of a magnetic recording system, a first deposition source configured to deposit a seed layer material on a portion of a top surface of the substrate at a first angle, and a second deposition source configured to deposit a carbon material including sp3 carbon bonds on the portion of the top surface at a second angle not equal to the first angle, where the first deposition source and the second deposition source deposit the seed layer material and the carbon material, respectively, simultaneously. The component can be a slider or a magnetic medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Phuwanai Bunnak, Kah Choong Loo, Krisda Siangchaew
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Patent number: 9070387Abstract: A structure includes a substrate, a metallization layer on the substrate, and a cap layer on the metallization layer, wherein the cap layer includes a cap platinum (Pt) layer on the metallization layer, and a cap gold (Au) layer deposited on the Pt cap layer. A method of bonding a laser diode submount assembly to a hard disk assembly slider includes disposing a first metallization layer on the slider, disposing a cap layer on the first metallization layer, wherein the cap layer includes a cap Pt layer on the first metallization layer, and a cap Au layer deposited on the cap Pt layer, disposing a second metallization layer on the laser diode submount assembly, and forming a solder bond between the cap layer on the slider and the second metallization layer on the laser diode submount assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alexander V. Demtchouk, Yongping Gong
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Patent number: 8905697Abstract: A thermal break fastener includes a head that has a top side and an underside. The head has diameter. A shank depends from the underside of the head and has an end that has a longitudinal bore therein, opposite the head. The shank is formed from a thermally non-transmissive material. The shank has a diameter less than the diameter of the head. A seal is positioned on the shank. A driving/boring element has a driving point and a self-counter-bore cutter spaced from the driving point. The self-counter-bore cutter has a diameter about equal to the diameter of the shank. The driving/boring element is mounted to the shank with the self-counter-bore cutter disposed at about the end of the shank opposite the head. A two-piece configuration includes a driving/boring element including a self-counter-bore cutter and a separate a sealing head with a seal positioned on the sealing head.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Alicia Wieder
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Patent number: 8871366Abstract: A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Yongping Gong, Kristoffer Steven Scheponik
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Patent number: 8647038Abstract: A fastener with shaving inhibitor for fastening a material such as a metal sheeting panel to a substrate such as metal or wood. The fastener has a notch angled leftwardly with respect to an axis of the fastener, the notch having a first end and a second end, a leading face and a trailing face, each face having outer edges and a common edge at their intersection. At least one of the leading and trailing faces may be substantially planar but may have other shapes, such as concave. Leftwardly angled notch with faces having outer edges may attract and then cut shavings formed from material being installed, thereby reducing the quantity and/or length of shavings, prolonging the life of the material or the structure to which the material is fastened.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Cheryl L. Panasik, Michael C. Dill, Kenneth H. Dorman, Robert B. Fischer, Craig R. Scachitti
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Publication number: 20130280013Abstract: A thermal break fastener includes a head that has a top side and an underside. The head has diameter. A shank depends from the underside of the head and has an end that has a longitudinal bore therein, opposite the head. The shank is formed from a thermally non-transmissive material. The shank has a diameter less than the diameter of the head. A seal is positioned on the shank. A driving/boring element has a driving point and a self-counter-bore cutter spaced from the driving point. The self-counter-bore cutter has a diameter about equal to the diameter of the shank. The driving/boring element is mounted to the shank with the self-counter-bore cutter disposed at about the end of the shank opposite the head. A two-piece configuration includes a driving/boring element including a self-counter-bore cutter and a separate a sealing head with a seal positioned on the sealing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Alicia Wieder
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Publication number: 20130252018Abstract: A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Yongping Gong, Kristoffer Steven Scheponik
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Patent number: 8505856Abstract: An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Robert Fischer, Mark Ross, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Yongping Gong
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Patent number: 8449995Abstract: A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Yongping Gong, Kristoffer Steven Scheponik
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Patent number: 8322960Abstract: A fastener for use in concrete includes a shank and a head. The shank has a tip distal most from the head. The shank includes a first helical thread formation having a thread form thereon formed from two portions disposed upon opposite lateral sides of the thread form. The thread form has a root and the two portions include an alternating series of lobe members and base portions. The lobe members have a height as measured from the root and the base portions have a height as measured from the root. The height of the lobe members is greater than the height of the base portions and the height of the base portions is greater than zero. The fastener includes a second helical thread formation that is disposed adjacent to and spaced from the first helical thread formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Cheryl L. Panasik
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Publication number: 20120266560Abstract: A self-counterboring screw-threaded headed fastener, for the threaded insertion into an underlying fixed support or substrate in order to fixedly secure a structural component, such as, for example, an insulated metal panel (IMP), to the underlying fixed support or substrate without the need for pre-drilling a bore within the insulated metal panel (IMP), in order to accommodate the screw-threaded head of the fastener, prior to the insertion of the screw-threaded fastener into and through the insulated metal panel (IMP) for fixation within and to the underlying fixed support or substrate, is disclosed. Cutting wrench or screw-gun sockets are also disclosed for similar purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Yongping Gong, Louis Thomas, Kevin Tucker, Horea Ilea, Anthony A. Czarkowski
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Publication number: 20110002753Abstract: A fastener for use in concrete includes a shank and a head. The shank has a tip distal most from the head. The shank includes a first helical thread formation having a thread form thereon formed from two portions disposed upon opposite lateral sides of the thread form. The thread form has a root and the two portions include an alternating series of lobe members and base portions. The lobe members have a height as measured from the root and the base portions have a height as measured from the root. The height of the lobe members is greater than the height of the base portions and the height of the base portions is greater than zero. The fastener includes a second helical thread formation that is disposed adjacent to and spaced from the first helical thread formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Yongping Gong, Cheryl L. Panasik
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Publication number: 20100247883Abstract: A protecting coating for a copper substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises seed layer comprising titanium ions that forms an “alloy-like” structure with the copper substrate. The coating further comprises a first layer of carbon disposed on the seed layer comprising titanium ions. A second layer comprising titanium is disposed on the first layer of carbon, and a second layer of carbon is disposed on the second layer comprising titanium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Yongping Gong, Kristoffer Steven Scheponik
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Patent number: 7802500Abstract: A pneumatic fastener driving tool is configured to drive a threaded fastener using both linear and rotational motion. The tool allows a fastener to first be driven linearly, without rotation, through a surface material and into a substrate material, preferably to a depth that causes the fastener to at least pierce the substrate material. The tool then rotates the threaded fastener and causes it to fully engage the substrate material, thereby fastening the surface material to the substrate material. The tool has sufficient linear force to drive a fastener into relatively hard substrate materials, such as steel studs, and has a stationary air motor assembly to reduce recoil generated during the driving process. The tool further comprises a gear reducer assembly that uses a compound planetary gear in order to reduce the overall length of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Norbert K. Kolodziej, Kevin M. Tucker, Yongping Gong, Louis Thomas, Cheryl L. Panasik
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Publication number: 20100219317Abstract: An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Robert Fischer, Mark Ross, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Yongping Gong
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Patent number: 7780134Abstract: An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Robert Fischer, Mark Ross, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Yongping Gong