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Klaus D Obergfell

from Minneapolis, MN
Age ~62
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Also known as:
Klaus M Obergfell
Phone and address:
3348 Irving Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-4760
Related to:
Don L Miles, 75Vicki Mills Obergfell, 55Meredith Mills, 54Joaquin I Mills, 59
Connected to:
Dennis A Obergfell, 71Diane I Obergfell, 81Valerie R Obergfell, 45Kyle J Oberhart, 27Amanda L Oberhausen, 41Beth A Oberhausen, 51Brian S Oberhauser, 48Chad S Oberhausen, 49Charles J Oberhauser, 88Cheryl A Oberhaus, 74

Klaus Obergfell Phones & Addresses

  • 3348 Irving Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 823-4760
  • 4680 Fatima Pl, Excelsior, MN 55331 (952) 207-1671
  • Shorewood, MN
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Chaska, MN
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 3348 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 363-8069

Work

Company: University of st. thomas Feb 2016 to Dec 2016 Position: Adjunct faculty

Education

Degree: Master of Science, Masters School / High School: Georgia Institute of Technology Specialities: Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Engineering • Design of Experiments • Six Sigma • Matlab • Robotics • Engineering Management • Metrology • Program Management • Firmware • C • Testing • Python • Embedded Systems • R&D • Simulink • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Servo Control • Precision Engineering • Digital Signal Processing • Research and Development • Hard Drives • Dynamics • Medical Devices • Fea • Cad • Minitab • Stateflow • Controls

Languages

English • German

Ranks

Certificate: Six Sigma Brown Belt

Emails

k***[email protected]

Industries

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Resumes

Resumes

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Principal Controls And Systems Engineer

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Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Industry:
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Work:
University of St. Thomas Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Adjunct Faculty
Baxter International Inc. Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Principal Controls and Systems Engineer
Seagate Technology 2008 - 2015
Servo Staff Development Engineer
Seagate Technology 2000 - 2008
Staff Development Engineer
Seagate Technology 1998 - 2000
Senior Development Engineer
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Masters, Mechanical Engineering University of Kaiserslautern
Georgia Institute of Technology
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Engineering
Design of Experiments
Six Sigma
Matlab
Robotics
Engineering Management
Metrology
Program Management
Firmware
C
Testing
Python
Embedded Systems
R&D
Simulink
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Servo Control
Precision Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Research and Development
Hard Drives
Dynamics
Medical Devices
Fea
Cad
Minitab
Stateflow
Controls
Languages:
English
German
Certifications:
Six Sigma Brown Belt
Six Sigma Green Belt

Publications

Us Patents

Vibration Control Of Rotating Disc

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US Patent:
7509225, Mar 24, 2009
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700661
Inventors:
Ronald Eldon Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G11B 5/455
US Classification:
702108
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Vibration Reduction For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing

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US Patent:
7520168, Apr 21, 2009
Filed:
Sep 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/517828
Inventors:
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Charles Newell Miller - Apple Valley MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Ronald Eldon Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Shawn Eric Fosness - Elko MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G01D 11/10
G01D 3/028
G01N 19/00
G11B 15/10
US Classification:
73430, 738659, 702 57, 702108, 360137
Abstract:
An assembly for testing a head gimbal assembly (HGA) comprises a support platform configured to hold a base plate of the HGA. A base plate of the HGA is mounted on the support platform. The assembly further comprises a channel with an opening adjacent to a tail of the HGA and a vacuum source connected the channel. The vacuum source creates a negative pressure in the channel to secure the tail of the HGA to the opening of the channel. Embodiments of the invention may be useful to inhibit vibration in the tail of an HGA, which may also reduce vibration in the head of the HGA. Reducing vibration in the head of the HGA may increase the accuracy and precision of tests performed on the HGA using the assembly.

Method And Apparatus For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing

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US Patent:
7529635, May 5, 2009
Filed:
Feb 11, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/056337
Inventors:
Ronald Eldon Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Michael Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Allen Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Ray Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Lee Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Louis Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Akbar Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Ivars Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Steven Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Allen Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael John Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology, LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G01M 19/00
US Classification:
702108, 702 94, 702150
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Shroud For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing

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US Patent:
7920347, Apr 5, 2011
Filed:
Jun 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/165218
Inventors:
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Timothy J. Fleming - Apple Valley MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G11B 27/36
G11B 5/54
US Classification:
360 31, 360 75, 3602453, 360254
Abstract:
In one implementation, an assembly for testing a head gimbal assembly comprises a rotatable test disc, a mounting surface configured to mount the head gimbal assembly, and a shroud covering the head gimbal assembly. The mounting surface is located in proximity to the test disc to facilitate loading the head gimbal assembly on the test disc. The shroud is configured to shield the head gimbal assembly from airflow produced when the test disc rotates.

Retractable Grounding Device For A Spindle Motor

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US Patent:
20010048255, Dec 6, 2001
Filed:
May 25, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/864361
Inventors:
Gary Sorenson - Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas Schmitt - Apple Valley MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
James McGlennen - Eden Prairie MN, US
International Classification:
H02K011/00
US Classification:
310/071000, 310/06700R
Abstract:
A retractable grounding device for a spindle motor having a rotor shaft is provided. The retractable grounding device includes a grounding connector configured to connect the rotor shaft to ground and a position adjuster coupled to the grounding connector. The position adjuster moves the grounding connector between a first position where the grounding connector is in contact with the rotor shaft and a second position where the grounding connector is retracted from the rotor shaft. In addition, a method of selectively grounding a rotor shaft of a spindle motor is provided.

End Effector For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing

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US Patent:
20070136021, Jun 14, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700352
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702108000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Alignment Of Unmounted Head Gimbal Assemblies For Testing

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US Patent:
20070136022, Jun 14, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700635
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702115000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Fastener

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US Patent:
20070143054, Jun 21, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700294
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairic MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
G11B 5/48
US Classification:
702108000, 360240000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
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Klaus D Obergfell from Minneapolis, MN, age ~62 Get Report