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Sliders having at least two regions on the trailing edge surface

US9449630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2015
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/6082
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A slider that includes a leading edge surface; a trailing edge surface; and an air bearing surface (ABS) positioned between the leading edge surface and the trailing edge surface, wherein the trailing edge surface includes a read-write element, at least one low surface energy region and at least one high surface energy region.

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