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Write pole with shaped box shield

US8830626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/315
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic element may be generally configured as a data writer constructed at least with a write pole positioned within and separated from a box shield by a write gap. The box shield may be configured to maintain at least a separation distance from a first side of a leading edge of the write pole to an opposite second side of the leading edge.

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