Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-24
2006-01-24
Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S223100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06989921
ABSTRACT:
An array of magnetically actuated MEMS mirror devices is provided having stationary magnets configured to provide strong magnetic fields in the plane of the mirrors without any magnets or magnet-system components in the plane of the mirrors. Also, a magnetically actuated mirror device is provided that includes an improved actuation coil configuration that provides greater torque during mirror actuation. In addition, a mechanism is provided to detect the angular deflection of a moveable mirror. Also, an improved process is provided for manufacturing MEMS mirror devices.
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Bernstein Jonathan
Kirkos Gregory A.
Taylor William P.
Waelti Marc
Corning Incorporated
Epps Georgia
Martinez Joseph
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
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