Patents by Inventor Thien T. Tu

Thien T. Tu 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).

  • Thermal slider level transfer curve tester for testing recording heads
    Patent number: 6486660
    Abstract: A head testing apparatus is provided for testing a data recording head. The apparatus includes a test volume, a magnetic field source, a holder and a thermoelectric source. The test volume is adapted to receive the head, and the magnetic field source is positioned to generate a magnetic field within the test volume. The holder is adapted to hold the head and position the head within the test volume. The thermoelectric source is positioned to contact the head when the head is positioned within the test volume by the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Todd A. Luse, James R. Peterson, Thien T. Tu