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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7900506 | Multi-dimensional standing wave probe for microscale and nanoscale measurement, manipulation, and surface modification The present invention provides a multi-dimensional standing wave probe for microscale and nanoscale measurement, manipulation, and surface modification, including: a filament having a first free end and a second end that is attached to at least one actuator to apply... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7735358 | Self-sensing tweezer devices and associated methods for micro and nano-scale manipulation and assembly The present invention provides a self-sensing tweezer device for micro and nano-scale manipulation, assembly, and surface modification, including: one or more elongated beams disposed in a first configuration; one or more oscillators coupled to the one or more elong... | 06/15/2010 |
| RE41057 | Method and apparatus using a closed loop controlled actuator for surface profilometry An apparatus for profiling the surface of a workpiece, including a probe adapted to make contact with the surface of a workpiece, a sensor for determining or deriving the force between the probe and the workpiece surface, an actuator that adjusts the position of the... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7308747 | Method of positioning a platform relative to a fixed frame and a small scale positioning device A small-scale positioning device employing a platform, a levering mechanism and a floating actuator device. The platform is movably attached to a fixed frame by a lever, a pair of levers, or more. The floating actuator device is coupled between at least one lever an... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7278297 | Oscillating probe with a virtual probe tip An oscillating probe of an elongated rod, having a first free end, and a second end that is attached to at least one actuator to apply oscillation cycles to the rod. Oscillation of the elongated rod during at least one complete cycle of oscillation of the actuator c... | 10/09/2007 |
