Microscale and millimeter scale devices including threaded elements, methods for designing, and methods for making
US9441661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B33/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide threaded elements alone, in mating pairs, or in conjunction with other elements. Embodiments of the invention also provide for design and fabrication of such threaded elements without violating minimum feature size design rules or causing other interference issues that may result from the fabrication of such thread elements using a multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication process.
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