Near field transducer with shaped energy radiating end

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8773959
APP PUB NO 20130170332A1
SERIAL NO

13777095

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A magnetic recording head consists of a write pole and a near field transducer close to the write pole that focuses light energy to a focal point. A near field transducer is positioned to receive light energy from a waveguide. The near field transducer comprises an energy-receiving end and an energy-radiating end. The energy-receiving end is located near the focal point of the waveguide and the energy-radiating end is shaped such that it is narrower closer to the write pole and wider farther from the write pole.

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  • SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Challener, William A Eden Prairie, US 23 1068
Gao, Kaizhong Eden Prairie, US 169 4034
Jin, Xuhui Shakopee, US 59 1419
Zhao, Yongjun Eden Prairie, US 68 606

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