公开(公告)号：US20150146505A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14092675

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Michael Seigler ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Chris Rea

IPC: G11B5/115 ,  G11B5/40

CPC classification number: G11B5/115 ,  G11B5/127 ,  G11B5/3106 ,  G11B5/314 ,  G11B5/40 ,  G11B5/607 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B7/1387 ,  G11B13/08 ,  G11B2005/0021

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide a transducer head including a writer feature extending to a transducer head surface, the transducer head surface being configured to face a storage medium surface; and a bumper structure configured on the transducer head surface, the bumper structure configured to be proximal to the writer feature and to protrude beyond the writer feature in response to energy.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种换能器头，其包括延伸到换能器头表面的写入器特征，所述换能器头表面配置为面对存储介质表面; 以及保险杠结构，构造在所述换能器头表面上，所述保险杠结构被配置为接近所述笔记器特征并且响应于能量突出超过所述写入器特征。

公开(公告)号：US11763847B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17858277

申请日：2022-07-06

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： David James Ellison ,  James D. Kiely ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Edwin F. Rejda ,  Joseph Michael Stephan

IPC: G11B5/00 ,  G11B5/31 ,  G11B13/08

CPC classification number: G11B13/08 ,  G11B2005/0021

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recording head that includes a write pole extending to a media-facing surface of the recording head; a near-field transducer extending to a media-facing surface of the recording head; a trailing return pole positioned between the write pole and the trailing edge; and a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the media-facing surface by a distance when no power is applied to the recording head. The trailing return pole is located in the recessed portion. The present disclosure also includes relates methods of making and detecting contact between a recording head and recording medium.

公开(公告)号：US20230003858A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17850071

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Aditya Jain ,  Zoran Jandric ,  Neil Zuckerman

IPC: G01S7/4911 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/50

Abstract: A light detection and ranging system can have an array of solid-state optical energy emitters coupled to a controller and at least one antennae. Each emitter may be coupled to a phase shifter that has a first waveguide and a second waveguide with a heating element continuously extending between the respective waveguides.

公开(公告)号：US10002631B1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15631489

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： James Dillon Kiely ,  Zhen Wei ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  John Charles Duda ,  Eric L. Montei

IPC: G11B21/02 ,  G11B5/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/607 ,  G11B5/6076

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a slider and a detector coupled to the slider. The slider is configured for writing data to and reading data from a magnetic recording medium. The slider comprises a heater configured to receive a modulated signal and cause oscillation in a spacing between the slider and the medium. At least one heat generating component of the slider is configured to receive a modulated signal. A contact sensor is situated on the slider to receive heat generated by the at least one heat generating component. The detector is configured to measure a response signal of the heated contact sensor as the slider approaches the medium. The detector is further configured to detect contact between the slider and the medium in response to the response signal reaching a predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20160247528A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14626707

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Zoran Jandric ,  Ning Shi ,  James Gary Wessel ,  Lars Ahlen ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Tyler Perry

IPC: G11B5/60 ,  G11B5/48

CPC classification number: G11B5/6088 ,  G11B5/105 ,  G11B5/314 ,  G11B5/4866 ,  G11B2005/0021

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a slider of a magnetic recording head, a submount, and an interface defined between the slider and the submount. A laser diode is connected to the submount. A metal layer is provided at the interface between the slider and the submount. The metal layer connects at least about 30% of the surface area of the submount at the interface to the slider and serves as a thermal conduction pathway between the submount and the slider.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括磁记录头的滑动器，底座以及限定在滑块和底座之间的界面。 激光二极管连接到底座。 金属层设置在滑块和底座之间的界面处。 金属层将接头处的底座的表面积的至少约30％连接到滑块，并且用作底座和滑块之间的热传导路径。

公开(公告)号：US09324351B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14074157

申请日：2013-11-07

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Xiaohang Kong ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Erik Hutchinson ,  Raul Andruet ,  Dion Song ,  Christopher Rea

IPC: G11B5/127 ,  G11B5/60 ,  G11B5/31

CPC classification number: G11B5/607 ,  G11B5/3106

Abstract: A recording head that includes at least one protection feature that prevents at least one other feature of the recording head from directly colliding with a data storage medium with which the recording head communicates. The recording head includes a transducer element having a leading edge and a trailing edge. The recording head also includes a transducer element heater located closer to the leading edge of the transducer element than the trailing edge of the transducer element. A contact pad is interposed between the leading edge of the transducer element and the transducer element heater to prevent the transducer element from directly colliding with the data storage medium.

Abstract translation: 一种记录头，其包括防止记录头的至少一个其他特征与记录头与之通信的数据存储介质直接碰撞的至少一个保护特征。 记录头包括具有前缘和后缘的换能器元件。 记录头还包括位于换能器元件的前缘更靠近换能器元件的后缘的换能器元件加热器。 接触垫置于换能器元件的前缘和换能器元件加热器之间，以防止换能器元件与数据存储介质直接碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US20160064029A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14939023

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Neil Zuckerman ,  Raul Horatio Andruet ,  James Gary Wessel ,  Chris Rea

IPC: G11B7/1263 ,  G11B5/09

CPC classification number: G11B5/607 ,  G11B5/09 ,  G11B5/1871 ,  G11B5/314 ,  G11B5/4866 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B5/722 ,  G11B33/144 ,  G11B2005/0021

Abstract: A magnetic head includes a read transducer and a write transducer at a media-facing surface of the magnetic head. The magnetic head includes at least one heater that causes heat deformation at the media-facing surface in response to different first and second energizing currents. The first energizing current results in a first close point between the media-facing surface and a recording medium. The second energizing current results in a second close point between the media-facing surface and the recording medium. The second close point is at a different location in the media-facing surface than the first close point.

公开(公告)号：US20150124354A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14074157

申请日：2013-11-07

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Xiaohang Kong ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Erik Hutchinson ,  Raul Andruet ,  Dion Song ,  Christopher Rea

IPC: G11B5/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/607 ,  G11B5/3106

Abstract: A recording head that includes at least one protection feature that prevents at least one other feature of the recording head from directly colliding with a data storage medium with which the recording head communicates. The recording head includes a transducer element having a leading edge and a trailing edge. The recording head also includes a transducer element heater located closer to the leading edge of the transducer element than the trailing edge of the transducer element. A contact pad is interposed between the leading edge of the transducer element and the transducer element heater to prevent the transducer element from directly colliding with the data storage medium.

Abstract translation: 一种记录头，其包括防止记录头的至少一个其他特征与记录头与之通信的数据存储介质直接碰撞的至少一个保护特征。 记录头包括具有前缘和后缘的换能器元件。 记录头还包括位于换能器元件的前缘更靠近换能器元件的后缘的换能器元件加热器。 接触垫置于换能器元件的前缘和换能器元件加热器之间，以防止换能器元件与数据存储介质直接碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US20150078146A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14551948

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Neil Zuckerman ,  Chris Rea ,  Scott E. Olson ,  Zoran Jandric

IPC: G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B5/48

CPC classification number: G11B7/1362 ,  G11B5/314 ,  G11B5/4866 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B2005/0021

Abstract: An apparatus includes a solid immersion mirror with opposing, reflective, inner sidewalls having inner surfaces facing a focal region and outer surfaces opposite the inner surfaces. The solid immersion mirror also include opposing outer sidewalls spaced apart from and facing the outer surfaces of the inner sidewalls, and a fill material between the inner sidewalls and outer sidewalls. The apparatus also includes a near-field transducer located in the focal region proximate a media-facing surface.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有相对的，反射的内侧壁的固体浸没镜，其具有面向焦点区域的内表面和与内表面相对的外表面。 固体浸没镜还包括与内侧壁间隔开并面向内侧壁的外表面的相对的外侧壁，以及在内侧壁和外侧壁之间的填充材料。 该装置还包括位于邻近介质面向表面的聚焦区域中的近场换能器。

公开(公告)号：US12094504B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18330503

申请日：2023-06-07

Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC

Inventor： Hassene Ben Atitallah ,  Yixuan Li ,  Neil Zuckerman ,  Raul H Andruet

IPC: G11B5/55 ,  G11B5/48

CPC classification number: G11B5/5552 ,  G11B5/483 ,  G11B5/4873

Abstract: A magnetic recording head includes an active component and a piezoelectric actuator. The active component is disposed proximal to a media-facing surface of the magnetic recording head. The piezoelectric actuator includes a piezoelectric layer, a first electrode coupled to the piezoelectric layer, and a second electrode coupled to the piezoelectric layer. The piezoelectric actuator is configured to exert a mechanical force to displace the active component such that the displacement changes a protrusion of the active component from the media-facing surface.