Slider trailing edge contamination sensor
US9741375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A slider of a magnetic recording head has a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an air bearing surface between the leading and trailing edges. A sensor is situated at the trailing edge of the slider and configured to sense presence of a lube droplet or other contaminant at the trailing edge.
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