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Microfabricated Mechanically Actuated Microtool And Methods

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dc.contributor.patentcreator Choi, Yoonsu
dc.contributor.patentcreator Allen, Mark G.
dc.contributor.patentcreator Ross, James
dc.contributor.patentcreator Deweerth, Stephen P.
dc.date.accessioned 2017-05-12T14:28:36Z
dc.date.available 2017-05-12T14:28:36Z
dc.date.filed 11/11/2005
dc.date.issued 12/9/2008
dc.description.abstract Apparatus and processes are disclosed that provide a microfabricated microtool having a mechanically actuated manipulating mechanism. The microtool comprises a tweezer having flexible arms, and an actuating mechanism. A biological, electrical, or mechanical component is grasped, cut, sensed, or measured by the flexible arms. The actuating mechanism requires no electric power and is achieved by the reciprocating motion of a smooth, rigid microstructure applied against the flexible arms of the microtool. In certain implementations, actuator motion is controlled distally by a tethered cable. A process is also disclosed for producing a microtool, and in particular, by micropatterning. Photolithography may be used to form micro-molds that pattern the microtool or components of the microtool. In certain implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced fully assembled. In other implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced separately and assembled together.
dc.description.assignee Georgia Tech Research Corp.
dc.identifier.cpc B25J7/00
dc.identifier.cpc B81C99/002
dc.identifier.cpc C25D1/00
dc.identifier.patentapplicationnumber 11/271450
dc.identifier.patentnumber 7461882
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/1853/57774
dc.identifier.uspc 294/100
dc.title Microfabricated Mechanically Actuated Microtool And Methods
dc.type Text
dc.type.genre Patent
dspace.entity.type Publication
local.contributor.corporatename Georgia Institute of Technology
local.relation.ispartofseries Georgia Tech Patents
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