Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Charge accumulating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Tamai, Karl (Department: 2834)
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Charge accumulating
C359S290000, C359S224200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06903487
ABSTRACT:
A micro-mirror device includes a substrate, at least one electrode formed on the substrate, and a reflective element spaced from the substrate and extending beyond the at least one electrode. The reflective element is adapted to move between a first position and at least one second position, and, when the reflective element is in the at least one second position, a minimum distance between the reflective element and the at least one electrode is greater than a minimum distance between the reflective element and the substrate.
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Angelos, Jr. Sam G.
Nikkel Eric Lee
Regan Michael John
Shreeve Robert W.
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Tamai Karl
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