Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S224200, C359S874000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07095546
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) mirror device, comprising: a mirror having a 2-dimensional rotational articulated hinge at a first end, and having a 1-dimensional rotational articulated hinge at a second end opposite the first end; a movable cantilever connected to the mirror through the 1-dimensional rotational articulated hinge; a support structure connected to the mirror through the 2-dimensional rotational articulated hinge and connected to the movable cantilever; whereby movement of said movable cantilever causes rotation of the mirror in a first axis of rotation, and the mirror is also rotatable about a second torsional axis of rotation perpendicular to said first axis of rotation.
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Ducellier Thomas
Hnatiw Alan
Mala Mohiuddin
Peale David
Choi William
Mack Ricky
Metconnex Canada Inc.
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