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Protective coatings for data storage devices

US8149534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/7257
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device comprising a storage medium having a recordable surface, a transducing head having a bearing surface positioned adjacent to the recordable surface of the storage medium, and at least one compound disposed between the recordable surface and the bearing surface, the at least one compound comprising at least one functional group that imparts corrosion resistance and at least one functional group that imparts lubricating properties.

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