Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Reexamination Certificate
2003-03-21
2008-07-29
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
C359S198100, C359S212100, C359S223100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07405854
ABSTRACT:
Fibrous micro-composite materials are formed from micro fibers. The fibrous micro-composite materials are utilized as the basis for a new class of MEMS. In addition to simple fiber composites and microlaminates, fibrous hollow and/or solid braids, can be used in structures where motion and restoring forces result from deflections involving torsion, plate bending and tensioned string or membrane motion. In one embodiment, fibrous elements are formed using high strength, micron and smaller scale fibers, such as carbon/graphite fibers, carbon nanotubes, fibrous single or multi-ply graphene sheets, or other materials having similar structural configurations. Cantilever beams and torsional elements are formed from the micro-composite materials in some embodiments.
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Desai Shahyaan
Netrvali Anil N.
Phoenix S. Leigh
Thompson Michael O.
Cornell Research Foundation Inc.
Phan James
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woesssner, P.A.
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