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Coordinated X-Y stage apparatus

US6016607A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1999
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20213
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus based on precision X-Y stages that are stacked. Attached to arms projecting from each X-Y stage are a set of two axis gimbals. Attached to the gimbals is a rod, which provides motion along the axis of the rod and rotation around its axis. A dual-planar apparatus that provides six degrees of freedom of motion precise to within microns of motion.

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