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US 9,324,343 B2Granted
Systems and methods for protecting a sensitive device from corrosion
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsRichard L. Bradshaw, Icko Eric Timothy Iben, Wayne A. McKinley, Lee C. Randall
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Abstract
A magnetic storage system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic head having a removable organic coating thereon in an amount sufficient for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials. A kit according to one embodiment includes a drive having a magnetic head, and a tape having an applicator portion for applying an organic coating to the magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials.
Claims17
A magnetic storage system, comprising:
- a magnetic head having a removable organic coating thereon in an amount sufficient to reduce exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials;
- an applicator in a drive in which the magnetic head resides, the applicator being configured to apply the organic coating directly to the magnetic head without contacting the magnetic head;
- and
- at least one guide configured to create a spacing between the magnetic head and the guide, wherein the spacing is sufficient to insert the applicator into the spacing,
- wherein the organic coating comprises a material selected from a group consisting of squalane, butyl stearate, a paraffin, a polyvinylidene fluoride, a fatty acid ester, and a polyurethane.
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A magnetic storage system, comprising:
- a magnetic head having a removable organic coating thereon in an amount sufficient to reduce exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials,
- an applicator in a drive in which the magnetic head resides, the applicator being configured to apply the organic coating directly to the magnetic head without contacting the magnetic head;
- and
- at least one guide configured to create a spacing between the magnetic head and the guide, wherein the spacing is sufficient to insert the applicator into the spacing;
- wherein the magnetic head further includes a lubricant thereon, and
- wherein the lubricant has a different composition than the organic coating.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.