18517638. MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)

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MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE

Organization Name

FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor(s)

Norihito Kasada of Minamiashigara-shi (JP)

MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517638 titled 'MAGNETIC TAPE HAVING CHARACTERIZED MAGNETIC LAYER SURFACE, MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a magnetic tape with a specific edge weave amount and AlFeSil abrasion values of the magnetic layer surface measured at different tilt angles.

  • Edge weave amount of tape edge is 1.5 um or less
  • AlFeSil abrasion value of magnetic layer surface at 45° tilt angle is 20 μm to 50 μm
  • Standard deviation of AlFeSil abrasion value at tilt angles of 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45° is 30 μm or less
  • Tilt angle of AlFeSil prism is formed by longitudinal direction and width direction of the magnetic tape

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Data storage devices
  • Magnetic recording systems

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses issues such as:

  • Improving durability of magnetic tapes
  • Enhancing data retention capabilities

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased longevity of magnetic tapes
  • Improved data integrity and reliability

Potential Commercial Applications

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

  • Magnetic tape manufacturing industry
  • Data storage and archival companies

Possible Prior Art

There is no prior art known at this time.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing magnetic tape standards?

The article does not provide a direct comparison to existing magnetic tape standards, leaving a gap in understanding the competitive advantages of this innovation.

What are the specific manufacturing processes involved in achieving the edge weave amount and AlFeSil abrasion values described?

The article does not delve into the detailed manufacturing processes required to achieve the specified edge weave amount and AlFeSil abrasion values, leaving a question about the practical implementation of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A magnetic tape in which an edge weave amount of a tape edge on at least one side of the magnetic tape is 1.5 um or less, and in an environment with a temperature of 23° C. and a relative humidity of 50%, an AlFeSil abrasion valueof a surface of the magnetic layer measured at a tilt angle of 45° of an AlFeSil prism is 20 μm to 50 μm, a standard deviation of an AlFeSil abrasion value of the surface of the magnetic layer measured at each of tilt angles of 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45° of the AlFeSil prism is 30 μm or less, and the tilt angle of the AlFeSil prism is an angle formed by a longitudinal direction of the AlFeSil prism and a width direction of the magnetic tape.