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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2012
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Cagri Savran, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Farrukh Mateen, Islamabad, PK;
Bin-Da Chan, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for the micromanipulation of micro-sized objects includes a micromanipulation device in the form of a hollow frame having a base, resiliently deflectable arms projecting from the base and defining a gap for receiving a micro-sized object, and a saddle connected to the tips of the arms between the base and the tips. A force generating device applies a force to the saddle to deflect the tips inwards to close the gap about the micro-sized object. A fixture is provided for supporting the micromanipulation device and force generating device. The force generating device can be a micrometer. The micromanipulation device is configured for production using micro-fabrication techniques. The micromanipulation device may include a piercing element for piercing an object positioned between the arms of the device, and may further include a notch aligned with the piercing element for retaining the object.