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Apparatus and method for anchoring micromachined structures

US7134340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2005
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1293
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Micromachined structures, such as fixed drive or sensing fingers of an inertial sensor, are anchored to a substrate using multiple anchors or elongated anchors in order to reduce the bending or twisting of the micromachined structure about the anchor point.

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