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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2003
Rajashankar Rajakumar, Richfield, MN (US);
John R. Pendray, Edina, MN (US);
Zine-eddine Boutaghou, North Oaks, MN (US);
Rajashankar Rajakumar, Richfield, MN (US);
John R. Pendray, Edina, MN (US);
Zine-Eddine Boutaghou, North Oaks, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A slider for a data storage device is disclosed. The slider includes a bearing pad or surface having a raised bearing surface, a stepped bearing surface and a recessed pressure cavity or cavities. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities provides a reduced raised bearing surface area to reduce stiction and shape sensitivity. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities include a recessed cavity surface which is recessed from the raised bearing surface of the bearing surface or pad and a cavity step to the raised bearing surface.