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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
May. 09, 2003
Applicants:
Minyao Mao, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Martin Lim, San Mateo, CA (US);
Robert Ostrom, Fremont, CA (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
OpticNet, Inc., Hayward, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B006/35 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Bistable latching actuator for use in optical fiber switching applications having a generally planar mechanism with an arm that carries a mirror for movement in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the mechanism, and a bistable mechanical latch for retaining the mirror in stable positions on opposite sides of the plane without contacting the arm. Movement between the two stable positions is initiated and damped with an electrostatic comb drive.