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Device for grasping and active release of micro and nano objects
US8979149B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979149-B2 |
| Application number | US-200913201841-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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Micro-nanomanipulation device that is capable of grasping and actively releasing micro or nanometer-sized objects in ambient and vacuum environments as well as methods of manufacturing the devices of the present invention. The micro-nanomanipulation device includes gripping arms, an active release plunger to impact or push objects, and microactuators that actuate the gripping arms and the active release plunger.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A micro-nanomanipulation device for manipulating nanometer-sized objects or micrometer-sized objects, wherein the device comprises: (a) gripping arms for grasping the objects; (b) a movable active release plunger to impact or push the objects adhered to the gripping arms; and (c) microactuation means connected to the gripping arms and the active release plunger, said microactuation means being operable to actuate the gripping arms to grasp the obje…
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- What does patent US8979149B2 cover?
- Micro-nanomanipulation device that is capable of grasping and actively releasing micro or nanometer-sized objects in ambient and vacuum environments as well as methods of manufacturing the devices of the present invention. The micro-nanomanipulation device includes gripping arms, an active release plunger to impact or push objects, and microactuators that actuate the gripping arms and the activ…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sun Yu, Chen Brandon K, Zhang Yong
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B25J7/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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