Damper for use in disk drive data storage applications

Details Damper for use in disk drive data storage applications Damper for use in disk drive data storage applications

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Watko, Julie Anne (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record transport with head stationary during transducing

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Reexamination Certificate

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07929245

ABSTRACT:
A damper for a data storage device having a viscoelastic material and a constraint material disposed on the viscoelastic material, the constraint material covers the sides of the viscoelastic material to reduce exposure of the viscoelastic material from debris in the surrounding environment.

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