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Insert molded actuator components

US8007704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2006
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7506
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to electrostatically actuated device components and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making an electrostatically actuated device component including providing a multilayered structure comprising a first layer comprising a first polymer, a second layer comprising a conductive material, the second layer disposed over the first layer, a third layer comprising a dielectric material, the third layer disposed over the second layer, positioning the multilayered structure within an injection mold, and injecting a second polymer into the mold and bonding the first layer to the second polymer to produce an electrostatically actuated device component. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of injection molding a stator component for an electrostatically actuated valve.

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