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- 专利标题: Methods for manufacturing three-dimensional devices and devices created thereby
- 专利标题(中): 制造三维装置和装置的方法
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申请号: US12138472申请日: 2008-06-13
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公开(公告)号: US08062023B2公开(公告)日: 2011-11-22
- 发明人: Michael P. Appleby , Iain Fraser , James E. Atkinson
- 申请人: Michael P. Appleby , Iain Fraser , James E. Atkinson
- 申请人地址: US VA Charlottesville
- 专利权人: Mikro Systems, Inc.
- 当前专利权人: Mikro Systems, Inc.
- 当前专利权人地址: US VA Charlottesville
- 代理机构: Michael Haynes PLC
- 代理商 Michael N. Haynes
- 主分类号: B28B21/42
- IPC分类号: B28B21/42
摘要:
In certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, three-dimensional micro-mechanical devices and/or micro-structures can be made using a production casting process. As part of this process, an intermediate mold can be made from or derived from a precision stack lamination and used to fabricate the devices and/or structures. Further, the micro-devices and/or micro-structures can be fabricated on planar or nonplanar surfaces through use of a series of production casting processes and intermediate molds. The use of precision stack lamination can allow the fabrication of high aspect ratio structures. Moreover, via certain molding and/or casting materials, molds having cavities with protruding undercuts also can be fabricated. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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