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Magnetoresistive shield with stabilizing feature

US8659854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/123
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetoresistive (MR) reader is adjacent to at least one shield that extends from an air bearing surface (ABS) a first distance. The shield has a stabilizing feature that is contactingly adjacent the MR reader and extends from the ABS a second distance that is less than the first distance.

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