US3931618A
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Housing structure and magnetic biasing for bubble memories
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-14
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1993-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A completely enclosed housing of a magnetically permeable material contains a pair of magnetic discs. A magnetic bubble chip mounted in a gap between the magnetic discs is thereby subjected to a d.c. magnetic bias field provided by the discs but is also shielded from the effects of external magnetic fields. The device may be precisely magnetized by applying in succession two external magnetic fields of suitable magnitude, in opposite directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F. Lacey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C19/00; G11C19/02; G11C19/08; G11C19/085; H; H01; H01F; H01F29/00; H01F29/14; H01F29/146; H01F7/00; H01F7/02; H01F7/0273; H01F7/0278
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for providing a desired d.c. magnetic bias field within a housing for magnetic bubble chips comprising the steps of: mounting a pair of magnetic elements within the housing with a gap therebetween; applying a first external magnetic field to said housing in a direction desired as the direction of said bias field, the magnitude of said first external magnetic field being sufficient to magnetize said magnetic elements so that a magnetic field produced by them in the gap therebetween is of a magnitude greater than that of the desired d.c. magnetic bias field; and applying a second external magnetic field to said housing in a direction opposite that of said first magnetic field, the magnitude of said second external field being sufficient to reduce the magnetization of said magnetic elements so that a magnetic field produced by them in the gap therebetween is of the magnitude of the desired d.c. magnetic bias field and simultaneously magnetically saturating said housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for providing a desired d.c. magnetic bias field within a housing for magnetic bubble chips comprising the steps of: mounting a pair of magnetic elements within the housing with a gap therebetween; applying a first external magnetic field to said housing in a direction desired as the direction of said bias field, the magnitude of said first external magnetic field being sufficient to magnetize said magnetic elements so that a magnetic field produced by them in the gap therebetween is of a magnitude greater than that of the desired d.c. magnetic bias field; and applying a second external magnetic field to said housing in a direction opposite that of said first magnetic field, the magnitude of said second external field being sufficient to reduce the magnetization of said magnetic elements so that a magnetic field produced by them in the gap therebetween is of the magnitude of the desired d.c. magnetic bias field and simultaneously magnetically saturating said housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |