Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Chemical reactor – Including solid – extended surface – fluid contact reaction...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Wax, Robert A. (Department: 1653)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Chemical reactor
Including solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction...
C435S283100, C435S196000, C530S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07014823
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to actuators having biologically-based components, and methods of making and using the same. The actuator of the invention has a movable member that moves substantially linearly as a result of a biomolecular interaction of biologically-based components within the actuator. These actuators can be utilized in nanoscale mechanical devices to, e.g., pump fluids, open and close valves, and provide translational movement.
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Chase P. Bryant
Hong Seunghun
Moerland Timothy S.
Von Molnar Stephan
Xiong Peng
Cooley & Godward LLP
Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Kosson Rosanne
Wax Robert A.
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