Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Le, Thien M (Department: 2887)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
C359S368000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07395967
ABSTRACT:
Methods and system for counterbalancing accelerations and/or torques caused by actuation of an actuation element and a scanning element. A scanning beam device may comprise a counterbalance to generate forces and/or torques that are substantially equal and substantially opposite to the forces and/or torque generated by the scanning of the actuation element.
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Le Thien M
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
University of Washington
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