Tape head layout having offset read and write element arrays

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2007-12-05

2011-10-25

Evans, Jefferson (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Plural gaps

C360S077120, C360S078020

Reexamination Certificate

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08045290

ABSTRACT:
A tape head assembly for writing data to and reading data from a tape includes a tape head member having an engagement surface that is configured to engage the tape as the tape moves past the tape head member. A plurality of arrays of interactive elements are supported on the engagement surface. Each array is longitudinally offset from each other array. Each individual array includes a read group having only read elements and a write group having only write elements. Each read group is laterally offset from each write group within each array.

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