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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 14, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Takao Koshikawa, Kawasaki, JP;
Yoshifumi Mizoshita, Kawasaki, JP;
Assignee:
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B / ; G11B / ; G11B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
360103 ; 360122 ;
Abstract
To suppress the thermal asperity in the magneto-resistive effect type head for carrying out the reproduction of signals from the recording medium by the element 2 while moving, in a flying or contact state with the recording medium, in a predetermined direction relative to the recording medium. A step 20 or a protrusion 21 which is closer to the recording medium than the element is provided on the air bearing surface of the head in an area on the leading side of the element with respect to the moving direction of the head.