Corrosion protection utilizing a milled, bottom spin valve GMR sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8922955
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11447622

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A magnetic sensor including a first layer that is a pinned layer, the first layer having a first edge. The magnetic sensor includes a second layer that is a non-magnetic metal layer, the second layer having a second edge corresponding to the first edge. The second layer is adjacent the first layer. The magnetic sensor includes a third layer that is a free layer, the third layer having a third edge corresponding to the first edge and the second edge. The third layer is adjacent the second layer. The magnetic sensor also includes a fourth layer that is a flux guide layer. The fourth layer is adjacent the third layer. The fourth layer extends outwardly from the third layer relative to the first layer and the second layer.

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STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONONE STORAGETEK DRIVE MS-4309 LOUISVILLE CO 80028

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ewasko, Ricky L Boulder, US 2 4
Nibarger, John P Superior, US 19 148

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