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Self-assembly of mesoscale objects

US6507989B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1997
Grant dateJan 21, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Self-assembling systems include component articles that can be pinned at a fluid/fluid interface, or provided in a fluid, or provided in proximity of a surface, and caused to self-assemble optionally via agitation. A self-assembling electrical circuit is provided.

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