Haptic actuators fabricated by roll-to-roll processing

    公开(公告)号:US11078071B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16540217

    申请日:2019-08-14

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Described is a micro-haptic actuator device that can be fabricated with roll-to-roll MEMS processing techniques. The device includes a first body having a first surface and a second, opposing surface, the body has a chamber defined by at least one interior wall, a piston member disposed in the chamber, physically spaced from the at least one interior wall of the chamber, the piston member having a first surface and a second opposing surface. A membrane layer is disposed over and attached to the first surface of the body, with a portion of the membrane attached to the first surface of the piston member. The device also includes a first electrode supported on a second surface the membrane, and a second body that supports a second electrode, with the second body attached to the second surface of the first body.

    MICRO PUMP SYSTEMS
    13.
    发明申请
    MICRO PUMP SYSTEMS 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20200063732A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16502429

    申请日:2019-07-03

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Discloses is a micro-pump that includes a pump body having a compartmentalized pump chamber, with plural inlet and outlet ports and a plurality of membranes disposed in the pump chamber to provide compartments. The membranes are anchored between opposing walls of the pump body and carry electrodes disposed on opposing surfaces of the membranes and walls of the pump body. Also discloses are applications of the micro-pump including as a heat remover and a self-contained continuous positive airway pressure breathing device.

    High pressure gas system
    14.
    发明授权
    High pressure gas system 有权
    高压气体系统

    公开(公告)号:US09464356B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-11

    申请号:US13623689

    申请日:2012-09-20

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Among other things, a device for use in electrolyzing water is described. The device comprises an electrolysis unit that includes a chamber, an ion exchange structure in the chamber, a cathode, an anode, a high pressure chamber, and a reservoir. The chamber is separated by the ion exchange structure into a first compartment and a second compartment. The cathode is in the first compartment and the anode in the second compartment. The reservoir is disposed in the high pressure chamber for storing water to be supplied to the chamber of the electrolysis unit. In some implementations, the ion exchange structure is a proton exchange membrane.

    Abstract translation: 其中描述了一种用于电解水的装置。 该装置包括电解单元,其包括室,室中的离子交换结构,阴极,阳极,高压室和储存器。 室由离子交换结构分离成第一隔室和第二隔室。 阴极位于第一隔室中,阳极位于第二隔室中。 储存器设置在高压室中,用于储存供给电解单元的室的水。 在一些实施方案中,离子交换结构是质子交换膜。

    Method of manufacturing a flow measuring device having a rotatable member patterned within a chamber

    公开(公告)号:US11454527B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-27

    申请号:US16918173

    申请日:2020-07-01

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flow measuring device having a rotatable element includes patterning an adhesive layer disposed on a first surface of a first sheet of a flexible material to remove portions of the adhesive layer in an area to define a location for a rotatable element, patterning the first sheet to define the rotatable element in the first sheet, adhering a pair of membrane layers of a second flexible material, to opposing surfaces of the patterned first sheet, with each of the pair of membrane layers having an electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, patterning the electrically conductive layer to provide an electrode on each of the pair of membrane layers, and adhering a pair of sealing layers to surfaces of the pair of membrane layers.

    Micro bi-directional valves and systems

    公开(公告)号:US11426550B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-30

    申请号:US16242083

    申请日:2019-01-08

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Disclosed is a bi-directional exhalation valve useful for many applications such as in CPAP devices. The exhalation valve includes a valve body having a center chamber, side chambers, and bidirectional ports coupled to the center chamber via passages and a mechanism that provides fluid ingress into the bi-directional valve in a first mode of operation or fluid egress from the bi-directional valve in a second mode of operation. Unidirectional ports are coupled to the plurality of bidirectional ports to provide providing fluid egress from the valve in the second mode of operation, and a unidirectional port provides fluid ingress into the bi-directional valve in the first mode of operation. A mechanism including a center paddle, side paddles, and a shaft are arranged in an elongated compartment of the valve body, such that the shaft is pivots and the central and side paddles open and close corresponding ones of the input and output ports.

    Haptic Actuators Fabricated by Roll-to-Roll Processing

    公开(公告)号:US20210340004A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-04

    申请号:US17374002

    申请日:2021-07-13

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Described is a micro-haptic actuator device that can be fabricated with roll-to-roll MEMS processing techniques. The device includes a first body having a first surface and a second, opposing surface, the body has a chamber defined by at least one interior wall, a piston member disposed in the chamber, physically spaced from the at least one interior wall of the chamber, the piston member having a first surface and a second opposing surface. A membrane layer is disposed over and attached to the first surface of the body, with a portion of the membrane attached to the first surface of the piston member. The device also includes a first electrode supported on a second surface the membrane, and a second body that supports a second electrode, with the second body attached to the second surface of the first body.

    High pressure gas system
    18.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10900131B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-26

    申请号:US16403855

    申请日:2019-05-06

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Among other things, a device for use in electrolyzing water is described. The device comprises an electrolysis unit that includes a chamber, an ion exchange structure in the chamber, a cathode, an anode, a high pressure chamber, and a reservoir. The chamber is separated by the ion exchange structure into a first compartment and a second compartment. The cathode is in the first compartment and the anode in the second compartment. The reservoir is disposed in the high pressure chamber for storing water to be supplied to the chamber of the electrolysis unit. In some implementations, the ion exchange structure is a proton exchange membrane.

    Micro Flow Measurement Devices and Devices with Movable Features

    公开(公告)号:US20200333171A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-22

    申请号:US16918173

    申请日:2020-07-01

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Disclosed is a micro flow device including a body frame defining a chamber and having a first port and a second port into the chamber. A first membrane carrying a first electrode is disposed over a first face of the body frame and a second membrane carrying a second electrode is disposed over a second face of the body frame. An axle member is disposed in the chamber affixed to the first and second membrane and a wheel member is disposed in the chamber about the axle member and spaced from the axle element by a gap. An interrupter feature is formed on the wheel, with the interrupter feature causing a variation in capacitance between the first and second electrodes during rotation of the wheel. Also disclosed are techniques for providing freely rotating, sliding, moving, etc. features in devices fabricated by roll to roll processes.

    Micro flow measurement devices and devices with movable features

    公开(公告)号:US10739170B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US16053074

    申请日:2018-08-02

    Applicant: Encite LLC

    Abstract: Disclosed is a micro flow device including a body frame defining a chamber and having a first port and a second port into the chamber. A first membrane carrying a first electrode is disposed over a first face of the body frame and a second membrane carrying a second electrode is disposed over a second face of the body frame. An axle member is disposed in the chamber affixed to the first and second membrane and a wheel member is disposed in the chamber about the axle member and spaced from the axle element by a gap. An interrupter feature is formed on the wheel, with the interrupter feature causing a variation in capacitance between the first and second electrodes during rotation of the wheel. Also disclosed are techniques for providing freely rotating, sliding, moving, etc. features in devices fabricated by roll to roll processes.

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