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Microassembly and method for using same

US7044653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4239
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a microassembly comprising a support structure, a body having a rounded portion in close proximity to the support structure and a microelement carried by the body. A fastener is provided to secure the rounded portion of the body to the support structure. The rounded portion of the body is translatable relative to the support structure and rotatable relative to the support structure about an axis before being secured to the support structure for permitting the microelement to be desirably positioned relative to the support structure.

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