Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Switch
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Switch
C365S151000, C365S153000, C429S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07020355
ABSTRACT:
A substrate having a surface with reversibly switchable properties. The surface comprises a nanolayer of a material that switches from a first conformation state to a second conformation state when an external stimulus is applied. When the nanolayer is in the first conformation state, the surface is characterized by a first property, and when the nanolayer is in the second conformation state, the surface is characterized by a second property.
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Search Report for International Application No. PCT/US02/034970.
Lahann Joerg
Langer Robert S.
Mitragotri Samir S.
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Lee John D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rosen Valarie B.
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