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Process for manipulation of small quantities of matter

US6777245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2001
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for specific and direct manipulation of small quantities of matter on solid-body surfaces, in which surface waves are generated with at least one surface-wave generator and the impulse of one or more surface waves is made to interact with at least one quantity of matter, in order to cause a movement in a desired direction.

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