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Surface spacing using rigid spacers

US7983138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2006
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B9/1481
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a storage medium, a substrate separated from the storage medium by a gap, and a plurality of spacers defining a distance between the storage medium and the substrate, wherein the spacers include a curved end.

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