Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Tugbang, A. Dexter (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S603010, C029S603090, C360S097020
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111381
ABSTRACT:
A method of configuring a hard disk drive with a transparent cover allows the elements of the disk drive to be observed while they are in operation. The cover also can be tinted with different colors or made somewhat translucent for further differentiation. In addition, decorations and/or various patterns, such as a diffraction grating pattern, may be placed or formed on the cover, the hub, and/or the actuator to further emphasize particular aspects of the disk drive. A flashing device can also be used to accentuate the rotational motion of the disk and/or hub.
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Bandic Zvonimir Z.
Berthold Thomas Robert
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies - Netherlands B.V.
Nguyen Tai
Tugbang A. Dexter
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