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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2009
Vibhu Vivek, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Antonio Lucero, Fresno, CA (US);
Michael Travis, SuiSun City, CA (US);
Vibhu Vivek, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Antonio Lucero, Fresno, CA (US);
Michael Travis, SuiSun City, CA (US);
Microsoft Systems Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for ultrasonic coupling between a coupling fluid and an object using micro surface tension and capillary effects are provided. The apparatus may include a chamber comprising a wall, a bottom, and a fluid inlet. The fluid inlet may allow a fluid to enter the chamber. Portions of the wall may have a number of slits with dimensions that allow a controlled overflow of the fluid to hold a top surface of the fluid in a stable contact with the object when the fluid is flowing into the chamber. The object may be located at a distance from the top of the wall. Additional apparatus and methods are disclosed.