Slider for a data storage device with head disc interface for contact starts and stops (“CSS”)
US6466410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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