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System and method for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves

US7339766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2004
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49041
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves. In one embodiment, a groove extends from a slider's leading edge, splits, and terminates in two locations at the slider's trailing edge. In one embodiment, a groove is provided in a slider's compression pad near the trailing edge of the slider.

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