Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head mounting – For shifting head between tracks
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Castro, Angel A (Department: 2653)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head mounting
For shifting head between tracks
C384S610000, C310S06700R
Reexamination Certificate
active
06856492
ABSTRACT:
A pivot bearing cartridge for use in a head stack assembly. The pivot bearing cartridge includes a pivot shaft including a shaft body and a shaft distal end. The pivot bearing cartridge further includes a cap disposed about the pivot shaft. The cap includes a cap annular body and a cap closed end. The pivot bearing cartridge further includes a ball bearing set in mechanical communication with the pivot shaft and the cap annular body. The pivot bearing cartridge further includes a central pivot element disposed between and in mechanical communication with the shaft distal end and the cap closed end for facilitating rotation of the cap relative to the pivot shaft.
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C. Kim, Esq. Won Tae
Castro Angel A
Shara, Esq. Milad G.
Stetina Brunda Garred and Brucker
Western Digital Technologies Inc.
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