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Elastomeric lubricants for magnetic recording media

US6617011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2000
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31544
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Elastomeric fluoropolyether lubricant topcoats are formed on a protective overcoat of a magnetic recording medium. Embodiments include forming a an amorphous carbon layer having a thickness of no greater than about 25 å as the protective overcoat and polymerizing a fluorpolyether having one or more acrylate groups on the amorphous carbon layer to form the elastomeric fluoropolyether topcoat lubricant directly on the protective overcoat.

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