Bearings – Rotary bearing – Fluid bearing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Footland, Lenard A. (Department: 3682)
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Fluid bearing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07063462
ABSTRACT:
A disk drive motor is provided comprising a stationary assembly supported from a base, a rotating assembly supported by the stationary assembly, a fluid dynamic bearing positioned in a gap between the rotating assembly and the stationary assembly, a seal reservoir defined between the stationary assembly and the rotating assembly, at least one fluid re-circulation path extending through the stationary assembly and ending in the seal reservoir, and a pressure-regulating obstruction located in the re-circulation path.
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Aiello Anthony Joseph
Grantz Alan Lyndon
Footland Lenard A.
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Seagate Technology LLC
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