Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Magnetoresistive reproducing head
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Watko, Julie Anne (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head
Magnetoresistive reproducing head
Reexamination Certificate
active
07969692
ABSTRACT:
A magnetic head includes a pair of ferromagnetic electrodes, namely, a first ferromagnetic electrode layer which is in contact with a portion of a first electrode layer with a first insulating barrier layer interposed in between; and a second ferromagnetic electrode layer which is in contact with another portion of the first electrode layer with a second insulating barrier layer interposed in between. The first electrode layer and the first ferromagnetic layer collectively constitute part of a current-supplying circuit. Moreover, the first electrode layer and the second ferromagnetic layer which are in contact with the first electrode layer with the second insulating barrier layer interposed in between in a region where the two layers are not in contact with the first insulating barrier layer, collectively constitute part of a voltage-measurement circuit. Spin-polarization at the interface in an intersecting region of the second ferromagnetic layer and the second insulating barrier layer, is greater than spin-polarization at the interface in an intersecting region of the first ferromagnetic layer and the first insulating barrier layer.
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Antonelli, Terry Stout & Kraus, LLP.
Hitachi , Ltd.
Watko Julie Anne
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