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Title: Methods and systems for positioning micro elements

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1039748

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.

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):
8,134,276
Application Number:
11/757,343
OSTI ID:
1039748
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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