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Microelectromechanical system with a center of mass balanced by a mirror substrate

US8705159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49124
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

MEMS and fabrication techniques for positioning the center of mass of released structures in MEMS are provided. In an embodiment, a mirror substrate is affixed to a member partially released from a first substrate and a through hole formed in the second substrate is accessed to complete release of the member.

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