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PATENT NO 11308994
APP PUB NO 20210327473A1
SERIAL NO

16852904

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A hard disk drive includes a base, a cover coupled to the base to create an enclosure, and a voice coil motor assembly that is positioned within the enclosure. The cover includes a spring positioned adjacent to the voice coil motor assembly to dampen vibration of the voice coil motor assembly.

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  • SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cho, Hui Khim Melaka, MY 1 0
Ng, Siew Ming Singapore, SG 2 11
Tan, Tai Zen Singapore, SG 3 1
Teo, Swee How Alvin Singapore, SG 3 4
Yap, Pow Ming Singapore, SG 7 14

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