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20080286725 | Electrical Power Converter for a Simulated Weapon Device - In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon device. The electrical power converter is operable to receive electrical power from the electrical power system and adjust the electrical power provided to the simulated weapon device such that an operating characteristic of the simulated weapon device remains within one or more specified limits. | 11-20-2008 |
20090053679 | Military Training Device - According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use. | 02-26-2009 |
20090165664 | Simulated Mine - According to one embodiment, a simulated mine includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device and a pyrotechnic device disposed in a simulated mine housing that simulates the appearance of an actual mine. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device is operable to transmit a light signal representative of a blast from the actual mine. The pyrotechnic device is operable to detonate simultaneously with transmission of the light signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20090246740 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AGAINST IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action. | 10-01-2009 |
20090263765 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AGAINST IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action. | 10-22-2009 |
20100203483 | Blank Firing Simulated Firearm for Use in Combat Training - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition. | 08-12-2010 |
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20080213629 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING AN INTERLAYER FORMED FROM A NiWCr ALLOY - Perpendicular magnetic recording media and methods of fabricating perpendicular magnetic recording media are described. The perpendicular magnetic recording medium of one embodiment includes an interlayer, an underlayer, and a perpendicular magnetic recording layer. The interlayer is formed from a NiWCr alloy. | 09-04-2008 |
20080254324 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM WITH EXCHANGE-COUPLED MAGNETIC LAYERS AND IMPROVED COUPLING LAYER - A perpendicular magnetic recording medium has an “exchange-spring” type magnetic recording layer (RL) with an improved coupling layer (CL). The RL includes the first or lower ferromagnetic layer MAG | 10-16-2008 |
20090190267 | RuTi AS A SEED LAYER IN PERPENDICULAR RECORDING MEDIA - A method for reducing thin film media layer thickness while maintaining adequate magnetic recording performance includes providing a substrate comprising a rigid support structure, depositing a soft underlayer on top of the substrate, depositing an interlayer on top of the soft underlayer and depositing a exchange break layer on top of the interlayer, wherein the exchange break layer comprises a flash layer of RuTi and a seed layer of Ru. The flash layer is deposited in place of a pure Ru layer, thereby reducing the amount of Ru deposited as well as decreasing the thickness of the overall intermediate layer. The magnetic performance of the media is maintained with the substitution of a RuTi flash layer for a pure Ru layer. | 07-30-2009 |
20100067149 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONSET MAGNETIC OXIDE LAYER FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA - Perpendicular magnetic recording media has been enhanced by controlling the initial growth of magnetic oxide layers and increased magnetic isolation between the grains in the initial magnetic layer. An onset magnetic oxide layer is sputter deposited in an argon-oxygen gas mixture between the main CoPtCr-oxide magnetic layers and the underlying Ru layer. The insertion of the onset magnetic oxide layer enhances the coercivity of the oxide magnetic layers and also improves the nucleation field. The media signal-to-noise ratio and bit error rate also are significantly improved due to the improvement of the initial segregation of Co magnetic grains in the magnetic oxide layers. | 03-18-2010 |
20110111261 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA HAVING A DUAL ONSET LAYER - Perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) media and methods of fabricating PMR media are described. The PMR media includes, among other layers, an underlayer, a first onset layer on the underlayer, a second onset layer on the first onset layer, and a perpendicular magnetic recording layer on the second onset layer. The second onset layer has a magnetic moment which is higher than both a magnetic moment of the first onset layer and a magnetic moment of the perpendicular magnetic recording layer. | 05-12-2011 |
20110141609 | ONSET LAYER FOR PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA - A magnetic storage medium according to one embodiment includes a substrate; an onset layer formed above the substrate, the onset layer comprising ruthenium and titanium oxide; and a magnetic oxide layer formed directly on the onset layer. A method according to one embodiment includes sputtering using a target of ruthenium and titanium oxide for forming an onset layer above a substrate, the onset layer comprising ruthenium and titanium oxide; and forming a magnetic oxide layer directly on the onset layer. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141621 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA WITH OXIDE-CONTAINING EXCHANGE COUPLING LAYER - A magnetic storage medium according to one embodiment includes a substrate; a first oxide magnetic layer formed above the substrate; a second oxide magnetic layer formed above the first oxide magnetic layer; an exchange coupling layer formed above the second oxide magnetic layer, the exchange coupling layer comprising an oxide; and a magnetic cap layer formed above the exchange coupling layer. A method according to one embodiment includes forming a high Ku first oxide magnetic layer above a substrate by sputtering; forming a low Ku second oxide magnetic layer above the first oxide magnetic layer by sputtering; forming an exchange coupling layer of CoCrPt-oxide above the second oxide magnetic layer; and forming a magnetic cap layer above the exchange coupling layer. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 06-16-2011 |
20120012554 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING MEDIA - A method of fabricating media comprises forming recording media on a substrate. An overcoat is deposited on the recording media opposite the substrate. The overcoat has a first surface finish. The overcoat is etched to remove material and provide the overcoat with a second surface finish that is smoother than the first surface finish. The depositing and etching may occur sequentially in an in-situ, dry vacuum process. The second surface finish may not be mechanically processed after etching to further planarize the overcoat. | 01-19-2012 |
20120186974 | PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA WITH OXIDE-CONTAINING EXCHANGE COUPLING LAYER - A method according to one embodiment includes forming a high Ku first oxide magnetic layer above a substrate by sputtering; forming a low Ku second oxide magnetic layer above the first oxide magnetic layer by sputtering; forming an exchange coupling layer of CoCrPt-oxide above the second oxide magnetic layer; and forming a magnetic cap layer above the exchange coupling layer. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 07-26-2012 |
20120325771 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING MEDIA - A method of fabricating media comprises forming recording media on a substrate. An overcoat is deposited on the recording media opposite the substrate. The overcoat has a first surface finish. The overcoat is etched to remove material and provide the overcoat with a second surface finish that is smoother than the first surface finish. The depositing and etching may occur sequentially in an in-situ, dry vacuum process. The second surface finish may not be mechanically processed after etching to further planarize the overcoat. | 12-27-2012 |
20130264306 | METHOD FOR PLANARIZING A PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING DISK FOR THERMALLY-ASSISTED RECORDING (TAR) - A vacuum planarization method substantially improves the surface roughness of a thermally-assisted recording (TAR) disk that has a recording layer (RL) formed of a substantially chemically-ordered FePt alloy or FePt-X alloy (or CoPt alloy or CoPt-X alloy) and a segregant, like SiO | 10-10-2013 |
20150037614 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PLANARIZED BIT-PATTERNED MAGNETIC MEDIA - The present disclosure relates to a planarized bit-patterned magnetic medium that has a magnetic layer, including island regions and trench regions, a first carbon layer applied over the magnetic layer, and a second carbon layer applied over the first carbon layer, wherein the second carbon layer has been removed in the island regions. The first carbon layer may have a lower material removal rate when exposed to chemical-mechanical polishing than the second carbon layer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for planarizing a bit-patterned magnetic medium and a slurry composition for the chemical-mechanical polishing of carbon layers, the slurry composition including an oxidizer component, a catalyst component, a particulate component, and a reaction control component. | 02-05-2015 |