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Optical path method and apparatus

US6891991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Filing dateApr 15, 2003
Grant dateMay 10, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3594
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mesoscale micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) structure comprises an optical interface member (18) that moves with a pivoting member (15). Such movement serves to occlude and/or to complete an optical signal pathway (19).

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