Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-14
2008-09-02
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
C359S198100, C359S199200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07420724
ABSTRACT:
A disclosed scanner apparatus includes a member having spaced apart proximal and distal portions. An electromagnetic radiation device is configured to direct electromagnetic radiation therefrom and is moveably coupled to the distal portion of the member. The electromagnetic radiation device is configured to move in a first plane of movement to a first position to direct the electromagnetic radiation along a first path and configured to move in the plane of movement to a second position to direct the electromagnetic radiation along a second path. A MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) actuator is coupled to the electromagnetic radiation device, wherein the MEMS actuator is configured to move in a first direction to move the electromagnetic radiation device to the first position and configured to move in a second direction to move the electromagnetic radiation device to the second position. Other scanning and robotic structure devices are disclosed.
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Bobbio Stephen M.
Gentry Kenneth L.
Smith Stephen W.
Zara Jason
Duke University
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
Phan James
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