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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2006
Filed:
May. 23, 2005
James A. Greczyna, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Brian D. Brong, Oakdale, MN (US);
Stephen R. Ebner, Stillwater, MN (US);
James A. Greczyna, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Brian D. Brong, Oakdale, MN (US);
Stephen R. Ebner, Stillwater, MN (US);
Imation Corp., Oakdale, MN (US);
Abstract
A magnetic recording medium including a substrate, a magnetic side, and a backside. The substrate defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The magnetic side is formed over the first surface of the substrate and defines a recording surface. The backside is coated on the second surface of the substrate and is configured to decrease embossment of the recording surface. The backside defines a backside surface opposite the substrate. The backside surface having a skew less than about 0.5 and a kurtosis less than about 4.0.