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Magnetic writer for patterned stack with increased write field

US8339735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2007
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/82
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic writer writes to a magnetic medium including a plurality of tracks that each includes a plurality of isolated magnetic elements for storage of information. The magnetic writer includes a write element having a write element tip having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. A side shield is proximate the first side edge and no shield is proximate the second side edge.

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