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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2007
Applicants:
Jonathan S. Haynes, Petersham, MA (US);
Michael A. Finn, Parker, CO (US);
Inventors:
Jonathan S. Haynes, Petersham, MA (US);
Michael A. Finn, Parker, CO (US);
Assignee:
Seagate Technology, LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B 33/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Stiffness reducing features for top covers of data storage systems are provided to prevent delaminating of top layers of the top covers. A top cover for a data storage system includes a bottom layer, a top layer and an adhesive layer that interconnects the top and bottom layers. At least one groove is formed in and extends along the top layer. The at least one groove reduces a thickness of the top layer along the at least one groove.