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Slider for a data storage device with head disc interface for contact starts and stops (“CSS”)

US6466410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1999
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/6005
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A slider with contact interface features for contact starts and stops. Contact interface features include elevated leading edge contact interface features including elevated contact pads, ribs or protective layer. In addition, the invention includes a slider with a trailing edge contact interface at the bearing surface having a relatively rough surface structure including textured or rough surface patterns.

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