Bearings – Rotary bearing – Fluid bearing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Footland, Lenard A. (Department: 3682)
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Fluid bearing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07101085
ABSTRACT:
A fluid dynamic bearing design is provided featuring a rotating shaft with at least one conical bearing formed integrally thereon. The shaft is disposed through a stationary sleeve, and a fluid separates the shaft and sleeve surfaces.
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Grantz Alan Lyndon
Nottingham Robert Alan
Footland Lenard A.
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Seagate Technology LLC
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