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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2011
Applicants:
Brian Albus, Plymouth, MI (US);
Edward Tang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brian Albus, Plymouth, MI (US);
Edward Tang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 26/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present application generally describes several microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) including apparatuses, devices and systems configured for actuating a microdevice such as a shutter for use in a mobile terminal camera. One preferred embodiment described herein can include an apparatus including a curtain substantially disposed in a plane; an actuator mechanically connected to the curtain; and a voltage supply electrically connected to the actuator such that in response to a predetermined voltage the actuator thermally expands and thereby causes displacement of the curtain within the plane.