Magnetic recording disk having a safe zone

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Tupper, Robert S. (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

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Disk

Reexamination Certificate

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07016154

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive having a magnetic recording disk with a safe zone is described. A surface texture of the safe zone induces the head to fly at a greater height than while over data zones of the disk.

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