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Title: Methods and systems for micro machines

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1424393

A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Patent Number(s):
9,912,257
Application Number:
14/512,176
OSTI ID:
1424393
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Oct 10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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