Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-24
2008-11-25
Cherry, Euncha P (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
C385S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07457021
ABSTRACT:
MEMS can be fabricated from fibers without the use of a matrix material. Devices can be built where fibers are attached only at a substrate edge (e.g. cantilevers, bridges). Motions can be controlled by adjusting the linkage between multiple fibers with weak coupling (e.g. base, tip, in-between). Driving mechanisms include base-forcing (magnetics, piezo, electrostatics) or tip forcing (magnetics). Mirrors may be formed on free ends of cantilevers to form optical scanners.
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Cherry Euncha P
Cornell Research Foundation Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
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