Storage device having first and second magnetic elements...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Magnetoresistive reproducing head

C977S874000

Reexamination Certificate

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10848841

ABSTRACT:
A storage device includes a storage medium and a probe having a tip and a first magnetic element. The tip of the probe is adapted to form a dent in the storage medium. The storage device further has a second magnetic element, where the first and second magnetic elements are adapted to interact magnetically to indicate a storage state.

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