公开(公告)号：US20050199069A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10799053

申请日：2004-03-12

Applicant: Jeffrey Fortin ,  Kuna Kishore ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Jeffrey Fortin ,  Kuna Kishore ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01M9/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/148 ,  G01L9/0073

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substrate that defines a plane. The apparatus also includes a first conducting plate that is substantially normal to the substrate and a second conducting plate that is (i) substantially normal to the substrate and (ii) deformable in response to a pressure.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，一种装置包括限定平面的基板。 该设备还包括基本上垂直于衬底的第一导电板和第二导电板，其是（i）基本上垂直于衬底和（ii）响应于压力而变形的。

公开(公告)号：US09076607B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US11866849

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz ,  Maja Harfman Todorovic

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz ,  Maja Harfman Todorovic

IPC: H01H1/36 ,  H01H9/54 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01H59/00 ,  H01H71/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/54 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H9/542 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A system that includes micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry is provided. The system may include a first over-current protection circuitry connected in a parallel circuit with the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry for suppressing a voltage level across contacts of the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry during a first switching event, such as a turn-on event. The system may further include a second over-current protection circuitry connected in a parallel circuit with the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry for suppressing a current flow through the contacts of the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry during a second switching event, such as a turn-off event.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括微机电系统切换电路的系统。 该系统可以包括与并联电路连接的微机电系统开关电路的第一过电流保护电路，用于在第一切换事件期间抑制微机电系统开关电路的触点之间的电压电平， 事件。 该系统还可以包括与微机电系统开关电路并联连接的第二过电流保护电路，用于在第二切换事件期间抑制通过微机电系统开关电路的触点的电流，例如 关闭事件。

公开(公告)号：US08916995B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US12629309

申请日：2009-12-02

Applicant: Lincoln Mamoru Fujita ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Lincoln Mamoru Fujita ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H02H3/00 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H01H1/00 ,  H01H59/00

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/244 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/327 ,  Y10T307/74 ,  Y10T307/832 ,  Y10T307/865

Abstract: A current control device is described. The current control device includes at least one line socket configured to couple to a first power system. The current control device also includes at least one load socket configured to couple to a second power system and at least one micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switching device coupled between the at least one line socket and the at least one load socket. The at least one MEMS switching device is configured to selectably couple the first power system to the second power system.

Abstract translation: 描述电流控制装置。 电流控制装置包括配置成耦合到第一电力系统的至少一个线路插座。 电流控制装置还包括配置成耦合到第二电力系统的至少一个负载插座和耦合在所述至少一个线路插座和所述至少一个负载插座之间的至少一个微机电系统（MEMS）开关装置。 所述至少一个MEMS开关装置被配置为将所述第一电力系统可选择地耦合到所述第二电力系统。

公开(公告)号：US08610519B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US11961737

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H51/22

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/40 ,  H01H2001/0084 ,  H01H2057/006

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a MEMS switch is provided. The MEMS switch includes a substrate, a first and a second actuating element electrically coupled together, an anchor mechanically coupled to the substrate and supporting at least one of the first and second actuating elements, and a gate driver configured to actuate the first and second actuating elements.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，提供一种MEMS开关。 MEMS开关包括基板，电耦合在一起的第一和第二致动元件，机械耦合到基板并支撑第一和第二致动元件中的至少一个的锚固件，以及配置成致动第一和第二致动元件的栅极驱动器 元素。

公开(公告)号：US07928333B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12541321

申请日：2009-08-14

Applicant: Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Shubhra Bansal ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Shubhra Bansal ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H57/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0084

Abstract: A device, such as a switch structure, is provided, the device including a contact and a conductive element. The conductive element can be configured to be selectively moveable between a non-contacting position, in which the conductive element is separated from the contact (in some cases by a distance less than or equal to about 4 μm, and in others by less than or equal to about 1 μm), and a contacting position, in which the conductive element contacts and establishes electrical communication with the contact. When the conductive element is disposed in the non-contacting position, the contact and the conductive element can be configured to support an electric field therebetween with a magnitude of greater than 320 V μm−1 and/or a potential difference of about 330 V or more.

Abstract translation: 提供诸如开关结构的装置，该装置包括接触件和导电元件。 导电元件可以被配置为在非接触位置之间选择性地移动，在非接触位置中，导电元件与接触件分离（在一些情况下，距离小于或等于约4μm，而另一些距离小于或等于约4μm， 等于约1μm），以及接触位置，其中导电元件接触并建立与接触件的电连通。 当导电元件设置在非接触位置时，触点和导电元件可被配置为支撑其间具有大于320Vμm-1的大小和/或约330V的电位差的电场，或 更多。

公开(公告)号：US20110005910A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12500212

申请日：2009-07-09

Applicant: Lincoln Mamoru Fujita ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Lincoln Mamoru Fujita ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H13/72

CPC classification number: H01H9/0011 ,  H01H59/0009

Abstract: An on-load tap changer (OLTC) for a transformer winding is disclosed. The OLTC includes a first MEMS switch coupled in series with a first tap on the transformer winding and a neutral terminal. The OLTC also includes a second MEMS switch coupled in series with a second tap on the transformer winding and the neutral terminal. The OLTC further includes a controller coupled to the first MEMS switch and the second MEMS switch, the controller configured to coordinate the switching operations of the first MEMS switch module and the second MEMS switch module to obtain a first predetermined turns ratio or a second predetermined turns ratio for the transformer winding.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于变压器绕组的有载分接开关（OLTC）。 OLTC包括与变压器绕组上的第一抽头和中性端子串联耦合的第一MEMS开关。 OLTC还包括与变压器绕组和中性端子上的第二抽头串联耦合的第二MEMS开关。 OLTC还包括耦合到第一MEMS开关和第二MEMS开关的控制器，该控制器被配置成协调第一MEMS开关模块和第二MEMS开关模块的开关操作，以获得第一预定匝数比或第二预定匝数 变压器绕组的比例。

公开(公告)号：US07808764B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US11931353

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Nicole Christine Reeves Hedges ,  Michael Solomon Idelchik ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz

Inventor： Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Nicole Christine Reeves Hedges ,  Michael Solomon Idelchik ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz

IPC: H01H47/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2059/0018 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A system that includes micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry, such as may be made up of a plurality of micro-electromechanical switches, is provided. The plurality of micro-electromechanical switches may generally operate in a closed switching condition during system operation. A controller is coupled to the electromechanical switching circuitry. The controller may be configured to actuate at least one of the micro-electromechanical switches to a temporary open switching condition while a remainder of micro-electromechanical switches remains in the closed switching condition to conduct a load current and avoid interrupting system operation. The temporary open switching condition of the switch is useful to avoid a tendency of switch contacts to stick to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括诸如可由多个微机电开关组成的微机电系统切换电路的系统。 在系统操作期间，多个微机电开关通常可以在闭合的开关状态下工作。 控制器耦合到机电开关电路。 控制器可以被配置为致动微机电开关中的至少一个到临时开路切换状态，而其余的微机电开关保持在闭合开关状态以进行负载电流并避免中断系统操作。 交换机的暂时开放切换条件对于避免开关触点彼此粘合的趋势是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US07692519B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11962178

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi

IPC: H01P1/10 ,  H01H57/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036

Abstract: A MEMS switch is provided including a substrate, a movable actuator coupled to the substrate and having a first side and a second side, a first fixed electrode coupled to the substrate and positioned on the first side of the movable actuator to generate a first actuation force to pull the movable actuator toward a conduction state, and a second fixed electrode coupled to the substrate and positioned on the second side of the movable actuator to generate a second actuation force to pull the movable actuator toward a non-conducting state.

Abstract translation: 提供一种MEMS开关，其包括基板，耦合到基板并具有第一侧和第二侧的可移动致动器，耦合到基板并定位在可移动致动器的第一侧上的第一固定电极，以产生第一致动力 将可动致动器拉向导通状态，以及第二固定电极，其连接到基板并且定位在可动致动器的第二侧上，以产生第二致动力，以将可动致动器拉向非导通状态。

公开(公告)号：US07589942B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11763646

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Cagglano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  David James Lesslie

Inventor： Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Cagglano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  David James Lesslie

IPC: F21V7/04 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H02H7/08

CPC classification number: H02H7/0855 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  H02P1/16 ,  H02P29/02

Abstract: A motor starter is disclosed. The motor starter includes control circuitry integrally arranged with at least one current path and a processor included in the control circuitry. The motor starter further includes at least one processor algorithm residing on the processor, the at least one processor algorithm containing instructions to monitor characteristics of current on the at least one current path and to provide data pertaining to a condition of the at least one current path. The motor starter further includes a micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch disposed on the at least one current path, the MEMS switch responsive to the control circuitry to facilitate the control of an electrical current, passing through the at least one current path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电动机起动器。 电动机启动器包括与至少一个电流路径一体地布置的控制电路和包括在控制电路中的处理器。 电动机启动器还包括驻留在处理器上的至少一个处理器算法，所述至少一个处理器算法包含用于监视至少一个当前路径上的电流的特性的指令，以及提供与至少一个当前路径的条件有关的数据 。 电动机启动器还包括设置在至少一个电流路径上的微机电系统（MEMS）开关，所述MEMS开关响应于控制电路以便于通过至少一个电流路径的电流的控制。

公开(公告)号：US07527742B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US11167719

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: Steven Alfred Tysoe ,  Steven Francis LeBoeuf ,  Mark Philip D'Evelyn ,  Venkat Subramaniam Venkataramani ,  Vinayak Tilak ,  Jeffrey Bernard Fortin ,  Charles Adrian Becker ,  Stephen Daley Arthur ,  Samhita Dasgupta ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Robert John Wojnarowski ,  Abasifreke Udo Ebong

Inventor： Steven Alfred Tysoe ,  Steven Francis LeBoeuf ,  Mark Philip D'Evelyn ,  Venkat Subramaniam Venkataramani ,  Vinayak Tilak ,  Jeffrey Bernard Fortin ,  Charles Adrian Becker ,  Stephen Daley Arthur ,  Samhita Dasgupta ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Robert John Wojnarowski ,  Abasifreke Udo Ebong

IPC: C03C15/00 ,  C03C25/68

CPC classification number: H01L21/31111

Abstract: An etchant including a halogenated salt, such as Cryolite (Na3AlF6) or potassium tetrafluoro borate (KBF4), is provided. The salt may be present in the etchant in an amount sufficient to etch a substrate and may have a melt temperature of greater than about 200 degrees Celsius. A method of wet etching may include contacting an etchant to at least one surface of a support layer of a multi-layer laminate, wherein the support layer may include aluminum oxide; or contacting an etchant to at least one surface of a support layer of a multi-layer laminate, wherein the etchant may include Cryolite (Na3AlF6), potassium tetrafluoro borate (KBF4), or both; and etching at least a portion of the support layer. The method may provide a laminate produced by growing a crystal onto an aluminum oxide support layer, and chemically removing at least a portion of the support layer by wet etch. An electronic device, optical device or combined device including the laminate is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供包括卤化盐的蚀刻剂，例如冰晶石（Na 3 AlF 6）或四氟硼酸钾（KBF 4）。 盐可以以足以蚀刻基材的量存在于蚀刻剂中，并且可以具有大于约200摄氏度的熔体温度。 湿蚀刻的方法可以包括使蚀刻剂与多层层压体的支撑层的至少一个表面接触，其中所述支撑层可以包括氧化铝; 或使蚀刻剂与多层层压体的支撑层的至少一个表面接触，其中所述蚀刻剂可以包括冰晶石（Na 3 AlF 6），四氟硼酸钾（KBF 4）或两者; 并蚀刻所述支撑层的至少一部分。 该方法可以提供通过将结晶生长到氧化铝载体层上并通过湿蚀刻化学去除至少一部分载体层而制备的层压体。 提供了包括层压板的电子设备，光学设备或组合设备。