Measuring and testing – Testing sealed receptacle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Testing sealed receptacle
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004015
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for locally sealing a vacuum microcavity, methods and systems for monitoring and controlling pressure in the microcavity and method and system for trimming resonant frequency of a microstructure in the microcavity are provided. The microcavity has an initial base pressure therein after the microcavity is locally sealed at an access passageway. The monitoring and control methods include measuring pressure in the microcavity and providing a signal when the pressure exceeds a maximum desired level. The control method also includes reducing the pressure in the microcavity to a pressure at or below the maximum desired level in response to the signal to compensate for vacuum degradation within the vacuum microcavity.
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Chang-Chien Patty P. L.
Wise Kensall D.
Bellamy Tamiko
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
The Regents of the University of Michigan
Williams Hezron
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