Patents by Inventor Leo E. Kennedy

Leo E. Kennedy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lapping carrier for use in fabricating sliders
    Patent number: 6736704
    Abstract: A lapping carrier for machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is disclosed. The lapping carrier includes a plurality of movable elements, the movable elements terminating at an outer surface to form a generally planar mounting surface for a row of magneto-resistive elements. The lapping carrier is formed of a ceramic material. A method for lapping or machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo E. Kennedy, Oh-Hun Kwon, Matthew A. Simpson, Stanley C. Smith
  • Lapping carrier for use in fabricating sliders
    Publication number: 20030199228
    Abstract: A lapping carrier for machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is disclosed. The lapping carrier includes a plurality of movable elements, the movable elements terminating at an outer surface to form a generally planar mounting surface for a row of magneto-resistive elements. The lapping carrier is formed of a ceramic material. A method for lapping or machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo E. Kennedy, Oh-Hun Kwon, Matthew A. Simpson, Stanley C. Smith