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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:
Mar. 22, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2013
Applicant:
Seagate Technology Llc, Cupertino, CA (US);
Inventors:
Thomas G. Andrikowich, Whitinsville, MA (US);
Michael C. Strzepa, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B 33/14 (2006.01); H05K 5/06 (2006.01); G11B 25/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B 33/1486 (2013.01); G11B 25/043 (2013.01); G11B 33/1466 (2013.01); H05K 5/06 (2013.01);
Abstract
In some embodiments, a data storage device has a housing with a cover and a base to define an interior environment. Fasteners extend through the housing to secure respective shafts that support a rotatable data recording medium and an actuator assembly, respectively. Spaced apart first and second seals contactingly engage and surround the housing to sealingly cover the fasteners. Third and fourth seals contactingly engage the first and second seals and the housing to seal the first and second seals.