The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2008
Filed:
May. 26, 2004
Aikchuan Lim, Singpore, SG;
Edmun Chiansong Seng, Singpore, SG;
Xiong Liu, Singpore, SG;
Uttheng Kan, Singpore, SG;
AikChuan Lim, Singpore, SG;
Edmun ChianSong Seng, Singpore, SG;
Xiong Liu, Singpore, SG;
UttHeng Kan, Singpore, SG;
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A data recording apparatus includes a surface having a plurality of data tracks with leading track portions. A head moves along head paths over the data tracks to provide data access. The data access has a reduced reliability along a limited number of the leading track portions. Trailing path additions follow the head paths for the limited number of leading track portions. The trailing path additions providing overlapping data access for the limited number of leading track portions.