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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2006
Brian E. Joseph, Wheeling, WV (US);
Elizabeth N. Kraftician, Wheeling, WV (US);
Thomas M. Matviya, McKees Rocks, PA (US);
Brian E. Joseph, Wheeling, WV (US);
Elizabeth N. Kraftician, Wheeling, WV (US);
Thomas M. Matviya, McKees Rocks, PA (US);
Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd., Triadelphia, WV (US);
Abstract
A microsystem manipulation apparatus and an associated kit is described that may be used to facilitate the assembly and testing of Microsystems and microsystem components. The microsystem manipulation apparatus may include a scanning electron microscope imaging system, a stage, and at least one manipulator having an associated tool. The microsystem manipulation apparatus may be partially or fully automated to provide for routine microsystem assembly, disasembly, and/or testing. The associated kit may include one or more manipulators and associated tools for retrofitting an existing scanning electron microscope to produce a microsystem manipulation apparatus.