公开(公告)号：US08810341B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13286120

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Yang Zhang ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Sung Jun Kim

Inventor： Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Yang Zhang ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Sung Jun Kim

IPC: H01H51/22 ,  H01H50/00

CPC classification number: H01H50/005 ,  B81B2201/01 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  H01G5/18 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2050/007 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Magnetically actuated micro-electro-mechanical capacitor switches in laminate are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a first layer comprising a coil and magnetic element, the magnetic element made from one of nickel and iron; a second layer comprising a flexible member, wherein a permanent magnet is attached to the flexible member; a conductive plate having an insulating dielectric coating, the conductive plate attached to one of the flexible member or a magnet; and a third layer comprising a transmission line and magnetic material, wherein the transmission line comprises one or more of a signal conductor and one or more ground conductors in near proximity.

Abstract translation: 揭示了层压板中的磁致动微电机电容器开关。 根据一个实施例，一种装置包括包括线圈和磁性元件的第一层，由镍和铁之一制成的磁性元件; 第二层，包括柔性构件，其中永磁体附接到所述柔性构件; 具有绝缘电介质涂层的导电板，所述导电板附接到所述柔性构件中的一个或磁体; 以及包括传输线和磁性材料的第三层，其中传输线包括一个或多个信号导体和一个或多个靠近的接地导体。

公开(公告)号：US08748085B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12670349

申请日：2008-07-25

Applicant: Jeng-Hao Pai ,  Yuli Wang ,  Christopher E. Sims ,  Mark Bachman ,  Nancy Allbritton ,  Guann-Pyng Li

Inventor： Jeng-Hao Pai ,  Yuli Wang ,  Christopher E. Sims ,  Mark Bachman ,  Nancy Allbritton ,  Guann-Pyng Li

IPC: G03F7/26

CPC classification number: G03F7/40 ,  B01L3/502707 ,  G03F1/50 ,  G03F7/0037 ,  G03F7/038 ,  G03F7/095

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to the use 1002F to build microdevices and biomedical devices. Through the addition of a photosensitizing agent, Epon epoxy resin 1002F can be linked in the presence of UV light, making it useful as a photoresist or as a micropatternable structural material. One embodiment comprises combining 1002F monomer resin with a solvent and a photoinitiator, placing the monomer solution on a surface, exposing the monomer solution to UV light through a mask to initiate linking, and stripping the unlinked polymer away. In another embodiment, 3-D structures are built using two or more layers of sensitized monomer films, each having different sensitivity to light, and the use of a mask containing opaque and semi-opaque regions.

Abstract translation: 针对使用1002F构建微型设备和生物医学设备的系统和方法。 通过添加光敏剂，Epon环氧树脂1002F可以在UV光的存在下连接，使其可用作光致抗蚀剂或作为微图案化的结构材料。 一个实施方案包括将1002F单体树脂与溶剂和光引发剂组合，将单体溶液置于表面上，通过掩模将单体溶液暴露于UV光以引发连接，并将未连接的聚合物剥离。 在另一个实施方案中，使用两层或更多层敏化单体膜来构建3-D结构，每层具有不同的光敏感性，以及使用含有不透明区域和半不透明区域的掩模。

公开(公告)号：US20120279845A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13444753

申请日：2012-04-11

Applicant: Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Yang Zhang ,  Ruisheng Chang ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Sungjun Kim

Inventor： Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Yang Zhang ,  Ruisheng Chang ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Sungjun Kim

IPC: H03K17/975

CPC classification number: H03K17/975

Abstract: Micro capacitive switches and methods of manufacturing micro capacitive switches at variable nominal capacitance value using micro-structures on the contact plates of the same dimension. In a preferred embodiment, a separately manufactured contact plate can be mounted to a movable magnet in order to be actuated to “on” and “off” state of the capacitive switch. Depending on the contact plate's surface condition, variable contact capacitance at “on” state can be precisely specified by geometrical properties of the micro-structures on the surface, such as the density, size and depth.

Abstract translation: 微电容开关和使用相同尺寸的接触板上的微结构制造具有可变标称电容值的微电容开关的方法。 在优选实施例中，单独制造的接触板可以安装到可移动磁体，以便被致动到电容式开关的接通和断开状态。 根据接触板的表面状况，开启状态下的可变接触电容可以通过表面微结构的几何特性（如密度，尺寸和深度）精确规定。

公开(公告)号：US20120275079A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13415840

申请日：2012-03-08

Applicant: Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Yang Zhang ,  Brent Puohan Lin

Inventor： Mark Bachman ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Minfeng Wang ,  Yang Zhang ,  Brent Puohan Lin

IPC: H01H51/32

CPC classification number: H01H50/005 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2001/0084 ,  H01H2059/0036

Abstract: Frequency addressable micro-actuators having one or more movable resonating elements actuators, such as cantilevers, can be forced into oscillation by, e.g., electromagnetic actuation. The movable structure is designed to latch at a certain amplitude using one of several latching techniques, such as a near-field magnetic field. In operation, the movable element is driven into resonance, producing a large amplitude, which results in the structure latching. Through resonance, a small force applied in a repeating manner can result in the latching of the actuator, an operation which would normally require a large force. If two or more units, each with different harmonic frequencies, are placed under the same influence, only the one with a harmonic response to the driving force will latch. A single influencing signal may be used to latch more than one device on demand by tuning the frequency to match the natural frequency of the device of interest.

Abstract translation: 具有一个或多个可移动谐振元件致动器（例如悬臂）的可寻址微型致动器可以通过例如电磁致动而被迫振荡。 可移动结构被设计成使用几种闭锁技术之一（例如近场磁场）以一定幅度锁定。 在操作中，可移动元件被驱动到共振中，产生大的幅度，这导致结构锁定。 通过共振，以重复的方式施加的小的力可导致致动器的锁定，这通常需要大的力。 如果两个或更多个具有不同谐波频率的单元被置于相同的影响下，只有具有对驱动力的谐波响应的单元将被锁定。 可以使用单个影响信号来通过调谐频率来匹配感兴趣的装置的固有频率来按需要锁存多于一个的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07813092B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11533325

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: Yintat Ma ,  Guann-Pyng Li

Inventor： Yintat Ma ,  Guann-Pyng Li

IPC: H02H9/00

CPC classification number: H03F1/52 ,  H01L27/0255 ,  H03F3/3435 ,  H03F3/605 ,  H03F2200/444

Abstract: Improved protection circuits are provided for use as voltage overload protection circuits, ESD protection circuits for RF input pins, and unit protection cells for distributed amplifiers. Preferably, the protection circuits include a positive threshold voltage trigger used to trigger a switch wherein the trigger includes a diode string in series with a resistor and the switch includes a bipolar transistor switch in series with a single reverse diode. Alternatively, the trigger includes a diode string in series with a single diode and a single resistor, and is used to trigger a Darlington pair transistor switch in series with a single reverse diode. In another embodiment, a Darlington pair transistor switch is triggered by a capacitor. In use with distributive amplifiers, the ESD protection circuits are preferably absorbed inside the artificial transmission lines of the distributed amplifier.

Abstract translation: 提供改进的保护电路用作电压过载保护电路，RF输入引脚的ESD保护电路和用于分布式放大器的单元保护单元。 优选地，保护电路包括用于触发开关的正阈值电压触发器，其中触发器包括与电阻器串联的二极管串，并且开关包括与单个反向二极管串联的双极晶体管开关。 或者，触发器包括与单个二极管和单个电阻器串联的二极管串，并且用于与单个反向二极管串联触发达林顿对晶体管开关。 在另一个实施例中，达林顿对晶体管开关由电容器触发。 与分布放大器一起使用时，ESD保护电路优选地被吸收在分布式放大器的人造传输线内部。

公开(公告)号：US07570169B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11377907

申请日：2006-03-15

Applicant: Guann-Pyng Li ,  Mark Bachman

Inventor： Guann-Pyng Li ,  Mark Bachman

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  H01Q9/00 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q1/50

CPC classification number: H01Q9/28 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  H01Q9/065 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q9/285

Abstract: An antenna whose resonance and electromagnetic radiation properties can be modified by environmental conditions, acoustic conditions, and the like. The reconfiguring antenna acts to facilitate wireless transmission of information about the local environment without the need for local power.

Abstract translation: 可以通过环境条件，声学条件等改变其共振和电磁辐射性质的天线。 重新配置天线用于促进关于本地环境的信息的无线传输，而不需要本地电力。

公开(公告)号：US07444877B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US10525279

申请日：2003-08-20

Applicant: Guann-Pyng Li ,  Mark Bachman ,  Tao Xu ,  Fan-Gang Zeng ,  Patrick Coffey

Inventor： Guann-Pyng Li ,  Mark Bachman ,  Tao Xu ,  Fan-Gang Zeng ,  Patrick Coffey

IPC: G01D5/353 ,  H04R25/02 ,  G01D21/00

CPC classification number: H04R23/008 ,  G01H9/006 ,  H04R25/00 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: A directionally-sensitive device for detecting and processing vibration waves includes an array of polymeric optical waveguide resonators positioned between a light source, such as an LED array, and a light detector, such as a photodiode array. The resonators which are preferably oriented substantially perpendicularly with respect to incoming vibration waves, vibrate when a wave is detected, thus modulating light signals that are transmitted between the light source and the light detector. The light detector converts the modulated light into electrical signals which, in a preferred embodiment, are used to drive either the speaker of a hearing aid or the electrode array of a cochlear implant. The device is manufactured using a combination of traditional semiconductor processes and polymer microfabrication techniques.

Abstract translation: 用于检测和处理振动波的定向敏感装置包括位于诸如LED阵列的光源和诸如光电二极管阵列的光检测器之间的聚合光波导谐振器的阵列。 优选相对于输入的振动波基本上垂直地定向的谐振器在检测到波时振动，从而调制在光源和光检测器之间传输的光信号。 光检测器将调制的光转换成电信号，其在优选实施例中用于驱动助听器的扬声器或耳蜗植入物的电极阵列。 该器件采用传统半导体工艺和聚合物微细加工技术的结合制造。

公开(公告)号：US20080127482A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11849925

申请日：2007-09-04

Applicant: Jiangyuan Qian ,  Hung-Pin Chang ,  Bedri A. Cetiner ,  Mark Bachman ,  Franco DeFlaviis ,  Guann-Pyng Li

Inventor： Jiangyuan Qian ,  Hung-Pin Chang ,  Bedri A. Cetiner ,  Mark Bachman ,  Franco DeFlaviis ,  Guann-Pyng Li

IPC: H01H11/00 ,  H05K3/02 ,  C23F1/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01G5/16 ,  H01G5/40 ,  H01H2001/0084 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49156

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for a radio frequency micro-electromechanical systems switch having two or more resonant frequencies. The switch can be configured as a capacitive shunt switch having a deflectable member coupled between two electrodes over a transmission line. A first insulator can be located between one of the electrodes and the deflectable member to form a capacitive element. The deflectable member can be deflectable between an up-state and a down-state, the down-state capacitively coupling the deflectable member with the transmission line. The degree by which the deflectable member overlaps the first insulator can be adjusted to adjust the capacitance of the capacitive element and the resulting resonant frequency.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的系统和方法提供具有两个或更多个谐振频率的射频微机电系统开关。 开关可以被配置为具有通过传输线耦合在两个电极之间的可偏转构件的电容分流开关。 第一绝缘体可以位于电极之间和可偏转构件之间，以形成电容元件。 可偏转构件可以在上升状态和下降状态之间偏转，下降状态将可偏转构件与传输线电容耦合。 可以调节可偏转构件与第一绝缘体重叠的程度，以调整电容元件的电容和所得到的谐振频率。

公开(公告)号：US20070252651A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11380867

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Huai Gao ,  Haito Zhang ,  Guann-Pyng Li

Inventor： Huai Gao ,  Haito Zhang ,  Guann-Pyng Li

IPC: H03F3/191

CPC classification number: H03F3/191 ,  H03F1/56 ,  H03F2200/108 ,  H03F2200/111 ,  H03F2200/144 ,  H03F2200/222 ,  H03F2200/249 ,  H03F2200/318 ,  H03F2200/387 ,  H03F2200/408 ,  H03F2200/451

Abstract: Provided herein is a power amplifier having a multiple stage power amplifier section and an output matching network section. The multiple stage power amplifier section can include multiple power amplifier stages with interstage matching circuits located therebetween. The output matching network can be configured to match the multiple stage power amplifier section at multiple different frequencies or frequency bands. The power amplifier device is capable of selective operation within one of multiple different frequencies or frequency bands.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的是具有多级功率放大器部分和输出匹配网络部分的功率放大器。 多级功率放大器部分可以包括多个功率放大器级，其间具有级间匹配电路。 输出匹配网络可以配置为在多个不同频率或频带上匹配多级功率放大器部分。 功率放大器装置能够在多个不同频率或频带之一内进行选择性操作。

公开(公告)号：US20070128716A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11539695

申请日：2006-10-09

Applicant: Yuli Wang ,  Mark Bachman ,  Christopher Sims ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Nancy Allbritton

Inventor： Yuli Wang ,  Mark Bachman ,  Christopher Sims ,  Guann-Pyng Li ,  Nancy Allbritton

IPC: C12M1/22

CPC classification number: B01L3/5085 ,  B01L3/5088 ,  B01L2200/0642 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  C12M25/06 ,  C12M29/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for patterning biological and non-biological material at specific sites on a plate, as well as growing three dimensional structures. Preferred embodiments comprise a plate with regions that will trap gas, usually in the form of bubbles, when the plate is submerged in liquid. Other embodiment of the present invention include a method for placing materials on the plate at pre-determined locations through the use of trapped gas to prevent materials from collecting at unwanted regions. The plate has great utility for plating cells and tissues at specific sites, such as on an array. The disclosed method can also be used to coat the surface of a plate with coatings at specific locations for patterned coating applications and to build up materials to produce three dimensional structures, including micro-mechanical structures—where the structures may be formed from living or non-living material, tissue or non-tissue, organic or inorganic, and the like.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于在板上的特定位置图案化生物和非生物材料，以及生长三维结构。 优选实施例包括具有区域的板，当板被浸没在液体中时，其具有通常以气泡形式捕获气体的区域。 本发明的其它实施方案包括通过使用捕获的气体将材料放置在预定位置处的材料的方法，以防止材料在不需要的区域收集。 该板对于在特定位置（例如阵列）上的电镀细胞和组织具有很大的用途。 所公开的方法还可以用于在具有特定位置的涂层涂覆板的表面以用于图案化涂布应用，并且建立材料以产生三维结构，包括微机械结构，其中结构可以由活的或非 - 生物材料，组织或非组织，有机或无机物等。