Methods and systems for positioning micro elements

Stalford, Harold L

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:: Stalford, Harold L

Issue Date:: Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 2015

Research Org.:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1178747

Patent Number(s):: 9015933

Application Number:: 13/417,564

Assignee:: MicroZeus, LLC (Dallas, TX)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B81 - MICROSTRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY B81B - MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES
B81B2201/037 - Microtransmissions
B81B2203/06 - Devices comprising elements which are movable in relation to each other, e.g. slidable or rotatable
B81B3/0059 - {Constitution or structural means for controlling the movement not provided for in groups B81B3/0037 - B81B3/0056}

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
Y10T29/49009 - Dynamoelectric machine
Y10T29/49124 - On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc.
Y10T29/49133 - with component orienting

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DOE Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2012 Mar 12

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE

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Methods and systems for positioning micro elements
patent-application, July 2012

Stalford, Harold L.
US Patent Application 13/417564; 20120167377
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conference, January 2003

Electrostatically Controlled Linear Inchworm Actuator for Precise Step and Parallel Motion
journal, January 2006

Laterally actuated torsional micromirrors for large static deflection
journal, February 2003

Design and fabrication of a large vertical travel silicon inchworm microactuator for the Advanced Segmented Silicon Space Telescope
conference, January 2003

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journal, August 2002

Tensile Strength of Cell Walls of Living Cells
journal, October 1985

Development and Characterization of Microfluidic Devices and Systems for Magnetic Bead-Based Biochemical Detection
journal, January 2001

A 64-site multishank CMOS low-profile neural stimulating probe
journal, January 1996

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journal, September 1992

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journal, August 2004

A finite element model of cell deformation during magnetic bead twisting
journal, October 2002

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journal, January 2004

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journal, January 1988

Direct mechanical measurements of the elasticity of single DNA molecules by using magnetic beads
journal, November 1992

Microfluidic devices for cellomics: a review
journal, July 2003

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journal, November 2000

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conference, April 2004

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conference, January 2002

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conference, October 2000

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conference, January 2003

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conference, September 2001

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conference, January 1995

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journal, January 2004

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conference, January 1996

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conference, January 2004

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journal, October 2004

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conference, January 1995

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conference, January 1996

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journal, July 1994

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patent, September 1961

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patent, June 1964

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patent, February 1979

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patent, April 1982

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patent, January 1984

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patent, February 1993

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patent, October 1993

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patent, March 1994

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patent, September 1995

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patent, May 1997

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patent, January 1998

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patent, July 1998

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patent, February 1999

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patent, September 1999

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patent, September 2000

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patent, January 2001

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patent, January 2001

Microelectromechanical ratcheting apparatus
patent, April 2001

Remote-controllable, micro-scale device for use in in vivo medical diagnosis and/or treatment
patent, May 2001

Microelectromechanical ratcheting apparatus
patent, November 2001

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patent, April 2002

Microturbomachinery
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Shaft sealing assembly having replaceable sealing sleeve
patent, September 2003

Low cost integrated out-of-plane micro-device structures and method of making
patent, December 2003

Method of forming an out-of-plane structure
patent, February 2005

Erected mirror optical switch
patent, June 2005

Photolithographically-patterned variable capacitor structures and method of making
patent, July 2005

System and method for handling microcomponent parts for performing assembly of micro-devices
patent, December 2005

Piezoelectric motors and motor driving configurations
patent, December 2005

Method for assembly of complementary-shaped receptacle site and device microstructures
patent, March 2006

Sockets for microassembly
patent, April 2006

Microstructures using carbon fiber composite honeycomb beams
patent, May 2006

Microassembly and method for using same
patent, May 2006

Method of manufacturing a microcomponent assembly
patent, August 2006

Piezoelectric actuator, timepiece, and electronic device
patent, September 2006

Magnetically-coupled actuating valve assembly
patent, January 2007

Positioning device for microscopic motion
patent, March 2007

Coupled drive multi-position fluid valve apparatus and method
patent, April 2007

Modular manipulation system for manipulating a sample under study with a microscope
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Drive apparatus and device with same
patent, May 2008

Sealed mover assembly
patent, September 2008

MEMS micromotor and timepiece equipped with this micromotor
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Drive device, particularly for a clockwork mechanism
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Method for assembling precision miniature bearings for minisystems and microsystems
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Microelectromechanical structure comprising distinct parts mechanically connected through a translation/rotation conversion assembly
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MEMS based motor
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Surface micromachined mechanical micropumps and fluid shear mixing, lysing, and separation microsystems
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