Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – Using a periodically moving element
Reexamination Certificate
2009-11-20
2011-10-11
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
Using a periodically moving element
C359S198100, C359S224100, C359S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08035876
ABSTRACT:
Presented herein are systems, methods and devices relating to miniature actuatable platform systems. According to one embodiment, the systems, methods, and devices relate to controllably actuated miniature platform assemblies including a miniature mirror.
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Bernstein Jonathan J.
Kirkos Gregory A.
Lee Tommy W.
Rogomentich Fran J.
Varghese Mathew
Goodwin & Procter LLP
Phan James
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.
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