Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Magnetoresistive reproducing head
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Ometz, David L. (Department: 2653)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head
Magnetoresistive reproducing head
Reexamination Certificate
active
06980404
ABSTRACT:
A giant magnetoresistance (GMR) head for magnetic storage systems, the GMR head having a free layer with improved soft magnetic properties while retaining giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effects. The free layer comprises an alloy comprising Cox, Fey, and Cuz, wherein x, y, and z represent the atomic weight percentage of Co, Fe, and Cu, respectively.
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Freitag James Mac
Pinarbasi Mustafa
Crawford & Maunu PLLC
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies - Netherlands B.V.
Ometz David L.
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