System and method for a subambient pressure air bearing...

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2004-03-04

2008-03-04

Evans, Jefferson (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Fluid bearing head support

Disk record

C360S235500, C360S235700

Reexamination Certificate

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07339766

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are disclosed for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves. In one embodiment, a groove extends from a slider's leading edge, splits, and terminates in two locations at the slider's trailing edge. In one embodiment, a groove is provided in a slider's compression pad near the trailing edge of the slider.

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