Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-12
2010-10-12
Bell, Bruce F (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
C204S22400M, C361S807000, C382S141000, C382S144000, C382S145000, C382S147000, C382S151000, C205S118000, C205S122000, C205S135000, C205S145000, C205S170000, C205S220000, C205S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811427
ABSTRACT:
Permanent or temporary alignment and/or retention structures for receiving multiple components are provided. The structures are preferably formed monolithically via a plurality of deposition operations (e.g. electrodeposition operations). The structures typically include two or more positioning fixtures that control or aid in the positioning of components relative to one another, such features may include (1) positioning guides or stops that fix or at least partially limit the positioning of components in one or more orientations or directions, (2) retention elements that hold positioned components in desired orientations or locations, and/or (3) positioning and/or retention elements that receive and hold adjustment modules into which components can be fixed and which in turn can be used for fine adjustments of position and/or orientation of the components.
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Bang Christopher A.
Cohen Adam L.
Feinberg Daniel I.
Bell Bruce F
Microfabrica Inc.
Smalley Dennis R.
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