18467585. MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)

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MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS

Organization Name

FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor(s)

So Matsuyama of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

Takuto Kurokawa of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

Norihito Kasada of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

Yujin Shibata of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18467585 titled 'MAGNETIC TAPE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The magnetic tape described in the patent application has a magnetic layer with specific properties related to the contact angle with water and the standard deviation of this angle on the surface of the magnetic layer.

  • The magnetic tape includes a non-magnetic support.
  • The magnetic layer contains a ferromagnetic powder.
  • The contact angle with water on the surface of the magnetic layer is between 95° and 105°.
  • The standard deviation of the contact angle in the width direction of the surface is 1.0° or less.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:

  • Magnetic storage devices
  • Data backup systems
  • Audio and video recording equipment

Problems Solved

This technology solves the following problems:

  • Improving the durability and longevity of magnetic tapes
  • Enhancing the stability and reliability of data storage
  • Increasing the performance of magnetic recording devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Higher quality magnetic tapes
  • Improved data retention and retrieval
  • Enhanced overall performance of magnetic storage systems

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be seen in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Information technology
  • Data storage and archival services

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art in this field is the development of magnetic tapes with improved coating materials to enhance their performance and longevity.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing magnetic tape solutions on the market?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing magnetic tape solutions in terms of performance, durability, or cost-effectiveness.

What are the specific manufacturing processes involved in creating the magnetic layer with the desired contact angle properties?

The article does not delve into the specific manufacturing processes or techniques used to achieve the desired contact angle properties on the magnetic layer.


Original Abstract Submitted

The magnetic tape includes: a non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer containing a ferromagnetic powder, in which a contact angle with water, which is measured on a surface of the magnetic layer, is 95° or more and 105° or less, and standard deviation a of the contact angle in a width direction of the surface of the magnetic layer is 1.0° or less.