Air bearing at opposite side of linear tape to support tape...

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Head accessory

Reexamination Certificate

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C360S231000

Reexamination Certificate

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08054582

ABSTRACT:
A tape head and bearing assembly comprises an air bearing structure having a tape bearing surface with a plurality of openings therein configured to provide a continuous air bearing of pressurized air to support a linear tape moving along a path, the air bearing being provided on only one side of the linear tape. A head slider assembly, such as an HDD-type assembly, is positioned at the opposite side of the linear tape from the tape bearing surface and is configured to be in contact with the linear tape.

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