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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
Andre L. Mercanzini, Toronto, CA;
Assignee:
Zyvex Corporation, Richardson, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01B 2/910 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01B 2/910 ;
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed which provide controlled positioning of a microcomponent in a plurality of directions for which control is provided independently. Preferably such controlled translation is provided by a MEMS micro-translation system having a relatively large range of motion, such as bi-directionally along an X axis, which is adapted for production using monolithic manufacturing processes without requiring post-process manufacturing steps. Preferred embodiments provide independent microcomponent translation along multiple axes, e.g., provide translation along an X axis, a Y axis, and/or a rotational axis.