Patent ID: 7227723
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A reduced lubricant accumulating slider of the type having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the slider comprising: a longitudinal centerline between the leading edge and the trailing edge; a first air bearing surface; a second air bearing surface; a center portion located at least partially between the first air bearing surface and the second air bearing surface; a first streamline control element for limiting stagnation and flow reversal located adjacent to a trailing edge at least partially between the first air bearing surface and the center portion; and a second streamline control element for limiting stagnation and flow reversal located adjacent to the trailing edge at least partially between the second air bearing surface and the center portion; wherein the first streamline control element and the second streamline control element function to reduce lubricant accumulation, and wherein the first streamline control element and the second streamline control element are rearward of the longitudinal centerline.