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Title: Methods and systems for positioning micro elements

Abstract

A micro device may comprise a substrate, a first micro structure coupled to the substrate, a second micro structure coupled to the substrate, and port configured to receive an input. The first micro structure is configured to move into engagement with the second micro structure in response to the input.

Inventors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1039748
Patent Number(s):
8,134,276
Application Number:
11/757,343
Assignee:
MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Stalford, Harold L. Methods and systems for positioning micro elements. United States: N. p., 2012. Web.
Stalford, Harold L. Methods and systems for positioning micro elements. United States.
Stalford, Harold L. 2012. "Methods and systems for positioning micro elements". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1039748.
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