Patents by Inventor Chris J. Rea

Chris J. Rea 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).

  • Self-aligned perpendicular writer pole and front shield
    Patent number: 8089724
    Abstract: A write pole structure includes a write pole having a tip region. A shield structure is spaced from the write pole by a gap at the tip region. The shield structure includes a front shield and a spacer layer on the back of the front shield. A yoke is formed on the write pole, and an end of the yoke is aligned with the back end of the spacer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Huaqing Yin, Chris J. Rea, Jianhua Xue, Steve A. Mastain
  • SELF-ALIGNED PERPENDICULAR WRITER POLE AND FRONT SHIELD
    Publication number: 20090284874
    Abstract: A write pole structure includes a write pole having a tip region. A shield structure is spaced from the write pole by a gap at the tip region. The shield structure includes a front shield and a spacer layer on the back of the front shield. A yoke is formed on the write pole, and an end of the yoke is aligned with the back end of the spacer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Huaqing Yin, Chris J. Rea, Jianhua Xue, Steve A. Mastain