Patents by Inventor Jane J. Zhang

Jane J. Zhang 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20120325771
    Abstract: A method of fabricating media comprises forming recording media on a substrate. An overcoat is deposited on the recording media opposite the substrate. The overcoat has a first surface finish. The overcoat is etched to remove material and provide the overcoat with a second surface finish that is smoother than the first surface finish. The depositing and etching may occur sequentially in an in-situ, dry vacuum process. The second surface finish may not be mechanically processed after etching to further planarize the overcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: HGST NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Bian, Qing Dai, Dan S. Kercher, Mark F. Mercado, Qi-fan Xiao, Jane J. Zhang
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20120012554
    Abstract: A method of fabricating media comprises forming recording media on a substrate. An overcoat is deposited on the recording media opposite the substrate. The overcoat has a first surface finish. The overcoat is etched to remove material and provide the overcoat with a second surface finish that is smoother than the first surface finish. The depositing and etching may occur sequentially in an in-situ, dry vacuum process. The second surface finish may not be mechanically processed after etching to further planarize the overcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Bian, Qing Dai, Dan S. Kercher, Mark F. Mercado, Qi-fan Xiao, Jane J. Zhang