Surface spacing using rigid spacers

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Mullins, Burton (Department: 2834)

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Dynamic mechanism subsystem

Specific detail of storage medium support or motion production

C360S246100, C369S126000

Reexamination Certificate

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07983138

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprises a storage medium, a substrate separated from the storage medium by a gap, and a plurality of spacers defining a distance between the storage medium and the substrate, wherein the spacers include a curved end.

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