US4420675A
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Method for making a stylus having a conductive carbon layer and a stylus made by the method
Assignee: Victor Company of Japan Ltd
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Filing: 1981-12-01
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2001-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A diamond body is irradiated with a pulsed laser beam in an environment containing a small amount of oxygen to convert the carbon atoms of the diamond into a conductive layer which serves as a stylus electrode. The conversion process may be preceded by a process in which the diamond body is placed in an environment containing a large amount of oxygen and irradiated with the laser beam to carbonate the irradiated area to form a groove so that the electrode can be formed on the bottom of the groove. This prevents the electrode from being damaged when the stylus pitches as it moves on the record surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Hideaki Takehara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:31
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B9/00; G11B9/06; G11B9/07; G11B9/075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for fabricating a record stylus for use in detecting signals recorded in a capacitance disk, comprising the steps of: (a) placing a diamond body in an oxygen containing environment; and (b) irradiating a predetermined area of the diamond body extending in a direction away from the point where the stylus makes contact with said disk with a beam of heat-producing energy to convert the carbon constituent of the diamond of said area into a conductive layer of carbon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for fabricating a record stylus for use in detecting signals recorded in a capacitance disk, comprising the steps of: (a) placing a diamond body in an oxygen containing environment; and (b) irradiating a predetermined area of the diamond body extending in a direction away from the point where the stylus makes contact with said disk with a beam of heat-producing energy to convert the carbon constituent of the diamond of said area into a conductive layer of carbon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the step of heating said diamond body prior to the step of irradiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the step (b) comprises directing a laser beam to said predetermined area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein said laser beam is an infrared laser beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the step of forming a light absorbing layer on said predetermined area prior to the step (b).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising the step of directing a laser beam to said predetermined area to form a groove prior to the step (b).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein said step (b) comprises directing an infrared laser beam to said predetermined area to form a groove and successively directing an infrared laser beam to the bottom of said groove to convert the carbon constituent of the underlying diamond body into conductive carbon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A record stylus for use in detecting signals recorded as geometric variations on a capacitance disk, comprising: a diamond body having a contact surface for making contact with said disk and a groove formed on a side surface thereof extending from said contact surface; and a conductive layer formed on the bottom surface of said groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A record stylus for use in detecting signals recorded as geometric variations on a capacitance disk, comprising: a diamond body having a contact surface for making contact with said disk and a groove formed on a side surface thereof extending from said contact surface; and a conductive layer formed on the bottom surface of said groove.
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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) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |