Nanoscale grasping device, method for fabricating the same, and method for operating the same
US7751171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/725
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nanoscale grasping device comprising at least three electrostatically actuated grasping elements, wherein the nanoscale grasping device may be used to more accurately grasp an object, more easily hold an object in a defined location or orientation and more readily manipulate an object.
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