System and method for protecting head elements of a tape drive

Details System and method for protecting head elements of a tape drive System and method for protecting head elements of a tape drive

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Nguyen, Hoa Thi (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the head

C360S071000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11083651

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided to protect head elements on a head of a head guide assembly, having a magnetic tape, and a leader coupled to the magnetic tape at a first end, such that the height of the leader is less than the height of the magnetic tape.

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