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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
May. 12, 2005
Harlan L. Curtis, Champlin, MN (US);
Max C. Glenn, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Jon B. Dcamp, Savage, MN (US);
Lori A. Dunaway, New Hope, MN (US);
Harlan L. Curtis, Champlin, MN (US);
Max C. Glenn, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Jon B. DCamp, Savage, MN (US);
Lori A. Dunaway, New Hope, MN (US);
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
A method for reducing occurrences of loose gettering material particles within micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) devices is described. The MEMS devices include a micro-machine within a substantially sealed cavity formed by a housing and a cover for the housing. The cavity containing a getter mounted on a getter substrate which is to be attached to the cover. The method includes providing an area between a portion of the cover and a portion of the getter substrate, positioning the getter within the area, and attaching the getter substrate to the cover.