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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2005
Michael Descour, Tucson, AZ (US);
Russell Dupuis, Austin, TX (US);
Eric Anslyn, Austin, TX (US);
Rebecca Richards-kortum, Austin, TX (US);
Michael Descour, Tucson, AZ (US);
Russell Dupuis, Austin, TX (US);
Eric Anslyn, Austin, TX (US);
Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Austin, TX (US);
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Austin, TX (US);
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for receiving and positioning optical components. The apparatus includes a substrate, one or more mounting slots, and one or more springs. The one or more mounting slots are formed in the substrate, and each mounting slot includes a mounting slot wall. At least one of the mounting slots is adapted to receive an optical component. At least one of the mounting slots is coupled to one of the springs.