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Title: Micro transport machine and methods for using same

Abstract

A micro transport machine may include a substrate and a movable device comprising a drive component responsive to a wireless power source. The movable device is operable to move between a plurality of disparate areas on the substrate.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1223116
Patent Number(s):
9156674
Application Number:
11/757,341
Assignee:
MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
H - ELECTRICITY H02 - GENERATION H02N - ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2007 Jun 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Stalford, Harold. Micro transport machine and methods for using same. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Stalford, Harold. Micro transport machine and methods for using same. United States.
Stalford, Harold. Tue . "Micro transport machine and methods for using same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1223116.
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