Abstract: A cooling system (27) for use with a storage system (10) having a storage device (18) includes a drive rail (22), a rail channel (24) that is adjacent to and at least partly bounded by the drive rail (22), and a fluid source (20) that provides a fluid to remove heat from the storage system (10). The storage device (18) is coupled to the drive rail (22). As the storage device (18) operates it generates heat. At least a portion of the fluid from the fluid source (20) is moved through the rail channel (24) to remove the heat from the storage system (10).

Abstract: An exposure apparatus (10) that includes a support frame (12), a base frame (14), a first stage assembly (16), a second stage assembly (18), an optical frame (20), an optical device (22), and a measurement system (24) is provided herein. The exposure apparatus (10) is typically mounted to a mounting base (30). As provided herein, the optical frame (20), the optical device (22), and a portion of the measurement system (24) can be assembled as an optical assembly (36) that is isolated from the base frame (14) with an optical isolation system (42). Further, the base frame (14), at least a portion of the first stage assembly (16) and the second stage assembly (18) can be assembled as a base assembly (38) that is isolated from the support frame (12) with a base isolation system (40). With this design, the base assembly (38) is isolated from the support frame (12) with the base isolation system (40) and the optical assembly (36) is isolated from the base assembly (38) with the optical isolation system (42).

Abstract: An improved E-block for positioning one or more transducer assemblies proximate one or more rotating storage disks of a disk drive is provided herein. The E-block includes an actuator hub and one or more actuator arms which cantilever away from the actuator hub for holding the transducer assemblies proximate the rotating storage disks. As provided herein, at least one of the actuator arms is a depopulated actuator arm which retains less than two transducer assemblies. Each depopulated actuator arm includes at least one, weighted segment integrally formed into the depopulated actuator arm. Further, each depopulated actuator arm has an arm thickness which is less than an arm thickness for a double head actuator arm. The weighted segment and the reduced arm thickness allow the depopulated actuator arm(s) to vibrate similar to a populated actuator arm(s). This allows the disk drive to be designed and tuned to improve fragility and resonance characteristics of the E-block.

Abstract: A massage chair (10) includes a seat (50), a front upper support assembly (16), a first support surface (18) and a first positioning mechanism (20). The first positioning mechanism (20) movably secures the first support surface (18) to the front upper support assembly (16). The first positioning mechanism (20) includes a guide rail (24) that has a longitudinal axis (26), and a clamping assembly (27) having a rotational axis (28). In some embodiments, with a single adjustment, the clamping assembly (27) can move between a locked position that inhibits movement of the first support surface (18), and an unlocked position that allows movement of the first support surface (18) around the rotational axis (28) and along the longitudinal axis (26). The massage chair (10) can also include a second positioning mechanism (22) that movably secures a second support surface (75) to the front upper support assembly (16).

Abstract: A linear brushless electric motor (10) including a magnet component (12), a conductor component (14) that interacts with the magnet component (12) and a control system (15) for directing current to the conductor component (14) is provided herein. Uniquely, the conductor component (14) includes an auxiliary conductor array (42) that reduces stray magnetic fields generated by the electric motor (10), without significantly influencing the dynamic performance of the motor (10) and without significantly increasing the size of the motor (10). Because of the conductor component (14) provided herein, the motor (10) is particularly useful in manufacturing, measurement and/or inspection processes that are sensitive and/or influenced by stray AC magnetic fields. More specifically, the present invention is particularly useful with an exposure apparatus (18) that utilizes an illumination system (24) that generates a charged particle beam, such as an electron beam.

Abstract: A manufacturing fixture (11) for manufacturing a permanent magnet (24) for an actuator motor (20) of a disk drive (10) is provided herein. The manufacturing fixture (11) includes a fixture cavity (102) which receives the magnet powder (48) and an orientating device (108) which generates flux lines (110) which extend across the fixture cavity (102). The fixture cavity (102) includes a cavity axis (118), a cavity transition (116) and a cavity perimeter (124). Importantly, the flux lines (110) extend substantially transverse to the cavity axis (118) near the cavity transition (116) and the cavity perimeter (124) and substantially parallel with the cavity axis (118) intermediate the cavity transition (116) and the cavity perimeter (124). This allows for a magnet (24) having higher magnetic flux densities at the sides (54) (56) (58), and higher average magnetic flux densities in the magnet (24).

Abstract: A head suspension assembly for a disk drive that inhibits thermal pole tip protrusion includes a slider assembly having a slider exterior surface including a trailing surface, a slider interior region that is defined by the slider exterior surface, and a write head having an electrically coupled write coil positioned within the slider interior region. The write coil generates heat during write operations of the disk drive. The slider assembly also includes a heat dissipater positioned substantially within the slider interior region. The heat dissipater is electrically isolated from the write coil, and has a thermal conductivity of at least approximately 50 W/mK.

Abstract: A stage assembly (10) for moving and positioning a device (26) is provided herein. The stage assembly (10) includes a stage base (12), a stage (14), a stage mover assembly (16), and a reaction mass assembly (18). The stage mover assembly (16) moves the stage (14) along an X axis and along a Y axis relative to the stage base (12). The reaction mass assembly (18) is coupled to the stage mover assembly (16). Uniquely, the reaction mass assembly (18) reduces the reaction forces created by the stage mover assembly (16) in three degrees of freedom that are transferred to the stage base (12). With this design, stage mover assembly (16) has less influence upon the position of the stage base (12). These features allow for more accurate positioning of the device (26) by the stage assembly (10) and better performance of the stage assembly (10).

Abstract: An E-block (20) and head stack assembly (15) for maintaining one or more data transducers (18) proximate one or more rotating storage disks (28) of a disk drive (10) is provided herein. The E-block (20) includes an actuator hub (52) and one or more actuator arms (22). The actuator arms (22) cantilever away from the actuator hub (52) and hold the data transducers (18) proximate the rotating storage disks (28). As provided herein, at least one of the actuator arms (22) has a roll-bias angle (70) over the majority of the length of the actuator arm (22). Moreover, the head stack assembly (15) maintains a suspension assembly (24) at a reduced suspension z-height (72) relative to the storage disk (28). As provided herein, the roll-bias angle (70) of the actuator arms (22) and the reduced suspension z-height (72), each decrease track misregistration.

Abstract: A massage chair (10) is provided. The massage chair (10) includes (i) a front lower support (12) including a front attachment section (14), (ii) a rear lower support (16) including a rear attachment section (18), (iii) a seat (48) secured to the rear lower support (12), (iv) a front upper support (22) including an upper attachment section (24), (v) a chest rest (26) secured to the front upper support (22), and (vi) a connector (28). Importantly, the connector (28) connects the front attachment section (14), the rear attachment section (18) and the upper attachment section (24) and allows for relative motion of the front lower support (12), the rear lower support (16) and the front upper support (22) about the connector (28). As a result of this design, the massage chair (10) easily moves between a transport position (32) and an upright position (30). Further, as a result of this design, the profile of the massage chair (10) in the transport position (32) is relatively small.

Abstract: A storage medium cartridge that has a substantially rectangular housing with an aperture formed thereon is provided for use with a cartridge gripping assembly. The cartridge gripping assembly includes a gripping mechanism having a first end which releasably engages the aperture defined on the housing of the storage medium cartridge. The gripping mechanism further includes a second end that is dimensioned for coupling with a first end of a mechanized robotic arm for providing motion to the cartridge gripping assembly.

Abstract: A tall-electrode trace interconnect array includes a dielectric support substrate for supporting least two tall-electrode trace conductors. A dielectric support structure on the support substrate supports outside longitudinal walls of the two tall-electrode trace conductors. The dielectric support structure is formed to be absent from a longitudinal space between the two tall-electrode trace conductors thereby defining an ambient air dielectric to reduce and control inter-electrode capacitance and increase resonant frequency and effective electrical bandwidth of the trace interconnect array. A method for forming the array is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid mount (10) for an exposure apparatus (32) includes a first subsystem (12) and a second subsystem (14). The first subsystem (12) includes a first cylinder (18) and a first piston (20). The first piston (20) moves within the first cylinder (18) along a first axis (26). The second subsystem (14) includes a second cylinder (22) and a second piston (24). The second piston (24) moves within the second cylinder (22) along a second axis (28). Importantly, (i) the second subsystem (14) is stacked on top of the first subsystem (12), (ii) the second axis (28) is substantially coaxial with the first axis (26), and (iii) the first piston (20) is connected to the second piston (24) with a piston connector (16). The resulting fluid mount (10) has a relatively high load carrying capacity and a relatively small footprint.

Abstract: A stage assembly (10) for moving and positioning a device (30) includes a stage (14), a stage mover assembly (16), a device table (18), a table mover assembly (20) and a damping assembly (22). The table mover assembly (20) moves the device table (18) along a Z axis, about an X axis and about a Y axis relative to the stage (14) and generates reaction forces. The damping assembly (22) is coupled to the table mover assembly (20). Uniquely, the damping assembly (22) reduces the reaction forces created by the table mover assembly (20) that are transferred to the stage (14).

Abstract: A tape storage system (10) includes a rack assembly (14), a plurality of cartridges (20), a first tape drive (66) and a second tape drive (106). The rack assembly (14) includes a rotatable magazine mount (22), a cartridge magazine (16) secured to the magazine mount (22), and a magazine mover (26) to rotate the cartridge magazine (16). The tape storage system (10) also includes a first transport assembly (28) to transport one of the cartridges (20) between the cartridge magazine (16) and the first tape drive (66). Uniquely, the cartridge magazine (16) rotates to position one of the cartridges (20) over the first transport assembly (28). The tape storage system (10) can also include a second transport assembly (32) for transporting one of the cartridges (20) between the cartridge magazine (16) and the second tape drive (106). With this design, the rack assembly (14) can efficiently transport two different sized cartridges (20A, 20B).

Abstract: An actuator latching mechanism for a disk drive device is provided. The latching mechanism includes a rotatable body portion, a rigid air vane portion and a latching arm. When a data storage disk of the disk drive is not being rotated, the latching mechanism maintains a transducer actuator assembly of the disk drive in a locked position by engaging the transducer actuator assembly in the latching arm. When the data storage disk is rotated, airflow is generated proximate to the surface of the disk, in the same direction in which the disk is rotated. The latching mechanism is disposed in a space between the edge of the data storage disk and a side wall of the housing so that the peripheral effects of the airflow exerts a force on the air vane portion, rotating the latching mechanism towards the side wall to release the actuator assembly from the latching arm. Once disk rotation stops, the air vane portion returns to its original position and the latching arm engages the actuator assembly in the locked position.

Abstract: A suspension assembly (24) for a storage device (10) that includes a load beam (52) and a damper assembly (54). The load beam (52) couples a data transducer (22) to an actuator arm (40). The damper assembly (54) is secured to the load beam (52). The damper assembly (54) includes a damper beam section (72) and a damper mass section (74). The damper beam section (72) cantilevers from the load beam (52). The damper mass section (74) is secured the damper beam section (72). The damper assembly (54) also includes a resilient layer (88) and a cover layer (90). The resilient layer (88) extends between the damper mass section (74) and the load beam (52). The cover layer (90) covers the resilient layer (88). During rotation of a storage disk (30), the load beam (52) has a load beam resonance frequency. The damper assembly (54) has a damper resonance frequency that is tuned to be similar to the load beam resonance frequency to decrease off-track movements of the data transducer (22) relative to the storage disk (30).

Abstract: A disk drive includes a stop, a head stack assembly and a latch having a latch arm that is movable between a closed position and an open position. The latch includes a first retainer that urges the latch arm toward the open position, and a second retainer that urges the latch arm toward the closed position. The latch includes a mover that contacts the latch arm upon a sufficient shock to the disk drive and causes the latch arm to move to the closed position. The disk drive includes an actuator motor that momentarily urges the head stack assembly against the latch during startup of the disk drive, thereby moving the latch arm to the open position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage system (10) including at least two tape libraries (11) and a transport mechanism (22) for transferring cartridges (20) between the tape libraries (11). The transport mechanism (22) includes a frame (64), a transporter (68) and a mover (66). The transporter (68) is sized and shaped to retain the cartridge (20). The mover (66) moves the transporter (68) along the frame (64). Additionally, the mover (66) pivots at least a portion of the transporter (68) between a first, almost horizontal, load/unload position (70A), a transport position (72) and a second, almost horizontal load/unload position (70B) during movement between the tape libraries (11). Further, the transport mechanism (22) includes a latch (140) that selectively retains the cartridge (20) in the transporter (68) during movement between the tape libraries (11).

Abstract: An article of bedding (228) for a bed (12) includes a flexible first section (230) and a flexible second section (232). The first section (230) includes a first end (230A) and a second end (230B) and the second section includes a first end (232A) and a second end (232B). In one embodiment, the sections (230) (232) are permanently secured together intermediate the ends with a section connector (240) and the sections (230) (232) cooperate to form an overlapping region (234), a first non-overlapping region (236), and a second non-overlapping region (238). Further, the first end (230A) of the first section (230) is free to move relative to the first end (232A) of the second section (232), and the second end (230B) of the first section (230) is free to move relative to the second end (232B) of the second section (232).