Patent ID: 9159339
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a write element including a write element tip that defines a medium confronting surface, wherein the write element is operable to generate a first field at the medium confronting surface; an assist device proximate the write element tip, the assist device has a stripe height extending from the medium confronting surface to a side of the assist device distal from the medium confronting surface; first and second conductive leads connected to the assist device and configured to enable the assist device to generate a second field that augments the first field, at least a portion of the first conductive lead and the second conductive lead are each recessed from the medium confronting surface a distance that is about equal to the stripe height; and first and second side elements disposed on opposite sides of the write element tip in a cross-track direction at the medium confronting surface, wherein at least a portion of the first conductive lead is disposed adjacent the first side element on a side opposite the medium confronting surface of the first side element, and wherein at least a portion of the second conductive lead is disposed adjacent the second side element on a side opposite the medium confronting surface of the second side element.