Magnetic sensor

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Klimowicz, William J (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Magnetoresistive reproducing head

C360S316000, C324S207210, C324S252000

Reexamination Certificate

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07924534

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic sensor having at least a first and at least a second structure of soft-magnetic material that are spatially separated and define a first gap therebetween. The first and second structure of soft-magnetic material are adapted to form a gap magnetic field pointing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the elongation of the first gap in the vicinity of the first gap in response to an external magnetic field. Additionally, the magnetic sensor comprises at least a first magnetoresistive layered structure that is positioned in the vicinity of the first gap including inside the first gap and that is sensitive to the gap magnetic field.

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