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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2000
John H. Jerman, Palo Alto, CA (US);
John D. Grade, Mountain View, CA (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for holding micron-sized objects, such as optical components, along with a method for making such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting block having openings, such as cavities and recesses, for holding the micron-sized objects therein. The mounting block further includes one or more resilient members having a base mounted on the mounting block. The resilient members further include an engaging surface configured to engage a micro-machined object within a cavity or recess of the mounting block. When the object is engaged, the resilient member applies pressure to the object to secure it against a surface of the mounting block or against another resilient member. The object is held within the opening of the mounting block and can be moved within the opening to allow proper placement and subsequent adjustment of the object.