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Invensense, Inc.

Qualtre, Inc.

Michael John Foster

Timothy C Peck

Joseph Seeger

Sushil Bharatan

Andrew Randles

Paul P Lietz, Jr

The present invention relates to a fixed-fixed membrane for a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone. In one embodiment,

Fixed-fixed membrane for microelectromechanical system microphone

Jugular tourniquet

A pedestal projection having reduced cross-sectional area secures a MEMs device to a housing surface in a manner which reduces strain on the MEMS die due to differences in coefficients of thermal expansion while more evenly distributing to the MEMS sensor any external forces mechanically coupled through the housing structure. The pedestal projection may be integrally formed with a surface on either MEMS die or housing member and is axially aligned with the structure which anchors the MEMS sensor to the MEMS die.

Method and apparatus for attachment of MEMS devices

A satellite dish cleaning apparatus and method is disclosed in one preferred embodiment of the present invention as including a handle member removably disposed within an elongated opening integrally formed at a first end of an intermediate member. The intermediate member is preferably formed having a substantially curvilinear neck portion extending substantially at an angle between approximately 10.degree. to 170.degree. from the first end to a second end of the intermediate member. Preferably, formed at the second end of the intermediate member is a retaining assembly for removably retaining a first end of a satellite dish engaging member. In addition, formed at a second end of the satellite dish engaging member is a contacting surface having a configuration substantially conforming with the concave facing surface of a satellite dish. In the preferred embodiment, the contacting surface of the removable satellite dish engaging member may comprise, for example, a rigid angular scraping and/or scooping means, a cleaning brush, or a resilient, elastomeric material.

Satellite dish cleaning apparatus and methods

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Groton, MA, United States of America

Michael John Foster