Slider with leading edge blend and conformal step features
US8087973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/3169
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a slider includes forming a leading edge blend on a leading edge of the slider. After the leading edge blend is formed, the method further includes forming at least one step feature conformal to the leading edge blend. A slider having an air bearing surface includes a leading edge blend and at least one step feature conformal to the leading edge blend.
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