Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a scanning probe system of a scanning probe microscope system or the like having a low-cost probe that can be easily manufactured. SOLUTION: The scanning probe microscope (SPM) system for probing a sample 115 includes a stand 110 having a surface for mounting the sample 115, a probe assembly 120-1, and pieces of measuring apparatus (142, 145). The probe assembly includes a substrate 122, and a spring probe 125. The probe 125 comprises a fixed end 210 mounted to the substrate, a central section 220 that is curved away from the substrate, and a free end 230 having a probe chip 235 that is arranged adjacent to the surface of the stand. The pieces of measuring apparatus measure deformation in the spring probe 125 due to the interaction between the probe chip 235 and the sample 115. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fluidic conduit which can be used in microarraying systems, nano-lithography systems of dip pen type, a fluidic circuit and microfluidic systems. SOLUTION: This fluidic conduit comprises a spring beam 460 which has a fixed part 453 attached to a substrate 440, and a cantilever part 454 having a curvature away from the substrate 440. The spring beam 460 defines a first channel 452 extending approximately parallel with the curvature of the cantilever part 454, in order to carry fluid along the cantilever part 454 of the spring beam 460. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved micro-electro-mechanical system for controlling deflections caused by static electricity of a supporting structure associated with a movable electrode. SOLUTION: The micro-electro-mechanical system comprises a substrate 108, the movable electrode 114 moving on a track within a moving plane surface 110 approximately vertical to the substrate surface, and at least one fixed electrode 116 for controlling movement of the movable electrode 114. Ninety percent of the electrode surface of the fixed electrode 116 extends over the surface covered with the movable electrode 114 when the electrode 114 moves on the moving plane surface 110 maximizing the contact of the movable electrode 114 with the substrate 108. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO