Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
With support
C359S871000, C359S877000, C359S224200, C359S225100, C310S0400MM
Reexamination Certificate
active
07055975
ABSTRACT:
A microelectromechanical system is disclosed that constrains the direction of a force acting on a first load, where the force originates from the interaction of the first load and a second load. In particular, the direction of a force acting on the first load is caused to be substantially parallel with a motion of the first load. This force direction constraint is achieved by a force isolator microstructure that contains no rubbing or contacting surfaces. Various embodiments of structures/methods to achieve this force direction constraint using a force isolator microstructure are disclosed.
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Barnes Stephen Matthew
McWhorter Paul Jackson
Miller Samuel Lee
Rodgers Murray Steven
Sniegowski Jeffry Joseph
King Anita M.
Marsh Fishmann & Breyfogle LLP
MEMX, Inc.
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