Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Physical deformation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Smith, Bradley K. (Department: 2891)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Physical deformation
C257S432000, C257SE31127, C438S031000, C359S224200, C359S318000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10918677
ABSTRACT:
An improved hinge for a micro-mirror device composed of a conductive doped semiconductor and immune to plastic deformation at typical to extreme temperatures. The hinge is directly connected to the micro-mirror device and facilitates the manufacturing of an optically flat micro-mirror. This eliminates Fraunhofer diffraction due to recesses on the reflective surface of the micro-mirror. In addition, the hinge is hidden from incoming light thus improving contrast and fill-factor.
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Fulk Steven J.
Ishii Fusao
Smith Bradley K.
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