Patents by Inventor Jerry Joseph Weingord

Jerry Joseph Weingord 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).

  • Patent number: 7959357
    Abstract: A fluid dynamic bearing motor is described. In one embodiment, the fluid dynamic bearing motor includes a base that has a bore hole and a liner secured within the bore hole. The fluid dynamic bearing motor also includes a rotor assembly that has a shaft, which is partially disposed within the liner and configured to rotate relative to the liner. A fluid dynamic bearing is disposed between the liner and the shaft to support this relative rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Norbert Steven Parsoneault, Bao Trinh, JimPo Wang, Jerry Joseph Weingord
  • Patent number: 6955470
    Abstract: A method of assembling a motor comprising assembling the shaft and thrust plate to be used in the fluid dynamic bearing assembly, and at least partially inserting the combined shaft and thrust plate into a sleeve which is adapted to support a hub which in turn may support one or more disks for rotation in a disc drive or similar environment. A counterplate cup of a generally U shaped or cup shaped design including a base which is substantially parallel to a top surface of the thrust plate, and sides of a diameter which is slightly greater than the diameter of the thrust plate and which are parallel to the thrust plate is provided, filled with oil, and having its open end facing the thrust plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord
  • Patent number: 6898050
    Abstract: A single plate hydrodynamic bearing motor comprising an integrated hub and shaft assembly. The hub is formed of molded plastic and at least one disk is affixed to the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord, Sanjay Champaklal Sheth
  • Publication number: 20040223255
    Abstract: A fluid dynamic bearing motor is described. In one embodiment, the fluid dynamic bearing motor includes a base that has a bore hole and a liner secured within the bore hole. The fluid dynamic bearing motor also includes a rotor assembly that has a shaft, which is partially disposed within the liner and configured to rotate relative to the liner. A fluid dynamic bearing is disposed between the liner and the shaft to support this relative rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Norbert Steven Parsoneault, Bao Trinh, JimPo Wang, Jerry Joseph Weingord
  • Publication number: 20040161181
    Abstract: A method of assembling a motor comprising assembling the shaft and thrust plate to be used in the fluid dynamic bearing assembly, and at least partially inserting the combined shaft and thrust plate into a sleeve which is adapted to support a hub which in turn may support one or more disks for rotation in a disc drive or similar environment. A counterplate cup of a generally U shaped or cup shaped design including a base which is substantially parallel to a top surface of the thrust plate, and sides of a diameter which is slightly greater than the diameter of the thrust plate and which are parallel to the thrust plate is provided, filled with oil, and having its open end facing the thrust plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC.
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord
  • Patent number: 6694617
    Abstract: A method of assembling a motor comprising assembling the shaft and thrust plate to be used in the fluid dynamic bearing assembly, and at least partially inserting the combined shaft and thrust plate into a sleeve which is adapted to support a hub which in turn may support one or more disks for rotation in a disc drive or similar environment. A counterplate cup of a generally U shaped or cup shaped design including a base which is substantially parallel to a top surface of the thrust plate, and sides of a diameter which is slightly greater than the diameter of the thrust plate and which are parallel to the thrust plate is provided, filled with oil, and having its open end facing the thrust plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord
  • Publication number: 20030156353
    Abstract: A single plate hydrodynamic bearing motor comprising an integrated hub and shaft assembly. The hub is formed of molded plastic and at least one disk is affixed to the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord, Sanjay Champaklal Sheth
  • Publication number: 20030147570
    Abstract: A method of assembling a motor comprising assembling the shaft and thrust plate to be used in the fluid dynamic bearing assembly, and at least partially inserting the combined shaft and thrust plate into a sleeve which is adapted to support a hub which in turn may support one or more disks for rotation in a disc drive or similar environment. A counterplate cup of a generally U shaped or cup shaped design including a base which is substantially parallel to a top surface of the thrust plate, and sides of a diameter which is slightly greater than the diameter of the thrust plate and which are parallel to the thrust plate is provided, filled with oil, and having its open end facing the thrust plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Alexander Gredinberg, Jerry Joseph Weingord