Switch for use in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and MEMS devices incorporating same
    1.
    发明授权
    Switch for use in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and MEMS devices incorporating same 失效
    开关用于微机电系统(MEMS)和结合其的MEMS器件

    公开(公告)号:US08138859B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-20

    申请号:US12106364

    申请日:2008-04-21

    IPC分类号: H01H51/22 H01H57/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention provide microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switching methods and apparatus having improved performance and lifetime as compared to conventional MEMS switches. In some embodiments, a MEMS switch may include a resilient contact element comprising a beam and a tip configured to wipe a contact surface; and a MEMS actuator having an open position that maintains the tip and the contact surface in a spaced apart relation and a closed position that brings the tip into contact with the contact surface, wherein the resilient contact element and the MEMS actuator are disposed on a substrate and are movable in a plane substantially parallel to the substrate. In some embodiments, various contact elements are provided for the MEMS switch. In some embodiments, various actuators are provided for control of the operation of the MEMS switch.

    摘要翻译: 与常规MEMS开关相比,本发明的实施例提供了具有改进的性能和寿命的微机电系统(MEMS)开关方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,MEMS开关可以包括弹性接触元件,其包括梁和构造成擦拭接触表面的尖端; 以及MEMS致动器,其具有将尖端和接触表面保持间隔开的关闭位置和使尖端与接触表面接触的闭合位置,其中弹性接触元件和MEMS致动器设置在基板上 并且可以在基本上平行于基板的平面中移动。 在一些实施例中,为MEMS开关提供各种接触元件。 在一些实施例中,提供各种致动器用于控制MEMS开关的操作。

    PRINTED SOLAR PANEL
    2.
    发明申请
    PRINTED SOLAR PANEL 审中-公开
    打印太阳能面板

    公开(公告)号:US20100154861A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12343135

    申请日:2008-12-23

    申请人: John K. Gritters

    发明人: John K. Gritters

    摘要: A solar panel can include a substrate with layers of droplets of different materials disposed on a surface of the substrate. An outer layer can be disposed away from the surface and can comprise a face of the solar panel. The layers can comprise a cathode electrode and an anode electrode disposed between the outer layer and the surface of the substrate. The layers can further comprise a P region and an N region. The P region can be disposed at least partially around the anode electrode. The N region can be disposed at least partially around the P region and at least partially around the cathode electrode. The P region and the N region can comprise droplets of a P material comprising P-doped semiconductor particles and an N material comprising N-doped semiconductor particles respectively.

    摘要翻译: 太阳能电池板可以包括具有设置在基板的表面上的具有不同材料的液滴层的基板。 外层可以远离表面设置并且可以包括太阳能面板的面。 这些层可以包括阴极电极和设置在衬底的外层和表面之间的阳极电极。 这些层可进一步包括P区和N区。 P区可以至少部分地布置在阳极电极周围。 N区域可以至少部分地围绕P区域设置,并且至少部分地围绕阴极电极设置。 P区域和N区域可以包括分别包含P掺杂半导体颗粒的P材料和包含N掺杂半导体颗粒的N材料的液滴。

    MICROSPRING ARRAY HAVING REDUCED PITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS
    3.
    发明申请
    MICROSPRING ARRAY HAVING REDUCED PITCH CONTACT ELEMENTS 失效
    微型阵列具有减少的触点接触元件

    公开(公告)号:US20100141290A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12339919

    申请日:2008-12-19

    申请人: John K. Gritters

    发明人: John K. Gritters

    IPC分类号: G01R31/02

    摘要: Embodiments of microspring arrays and methods for fabricating and using same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a microspring array may include at least two lithographically formed resilient contact elements, each resilient contact element having a beam and a tip for contacting a device to be tested, wherein the beams extend in substantially the same direction relative to a first end of the beams, and wherein the ends of the at least two beams are separated by a distance defining a central region and wherein the respective tips of the at least two beams extend away from the beams in a non-zero, non-perpendicular direction into the central region.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了微管阵列及其制造和使用方法的实施例。 在一些实施例中,微弹簧阵列可以包括至少两个光刻形成的弹性接触元件,每个弹性接触元件具有梁和用于接触待测试装置的尖端,其中所述梁相对于第一端基本相同的方向延伸 并且其中所述至少两个光束的端部被分开限定中心区域的距离,并且其中所述至少两个光束的各个尖端在非零非垂直方向上远离所述光束延伸成 中部地区。

    CONTACTOR HAVING A GLOBAL SPRING STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE CONTACTOR
    5.
    发明申请
    CONTACTOR HAVING A GLOBAL SPRING STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE CONTACTOR 失效
    具有全球弹簧结构的接触器和制造和使用接触器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070296433A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-27

    申请号:US11423878

    申请日:2006-06-13

    申请人: John K. Gritters

    发明人: John K. Gritters

    IPC分类号: G01R31/02

    摘要: In some embodiments of the invention, a probing apparatus can comprise a substrate, a spring structure attached to the substrate, and a plurality of resilient probes attached to the spring structure. Each probe can comprise a contact portion disposed to contact a device. The spring structure can provide a first source of compliance for each of the probes in response to forces on the contact portions of the probes, and each of the probes can individually provide second sources of compliance in response to the forces on the contact portions of the probes.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明的一些实施例中,探测装置可以包括衬底,附接到衬底的弹簧结构以及附接到弹簧结构的多个弹性探针。 每个探针可以包括设置成接触设备的接触部分。 弹簧结构可以响应于探针的接触部分上的力而为每个探针提供第一符合源,并且每个探针可以响应于在接触部分的接触部分上的力而单独地提供第二依从源 探针。

    Single support structure probe group with staggered mounting pattern
    7.
    发明授权
    Single support structure probe group with staggered mounting pattern 有权
    单支撑结构探头组具有交错安装图案

    公开(公告)号:US08203352B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-19

    申请号:US12861984

    申请日:2010-08-24

    IPC分类号: G01R31/00 G01R1/067

    摘要: A probe group can include multiple probes for testing devices having contact pads. The probes can comprise beams, contact tip structures, and mounting portions. The beams can provide for controlled deflection of the probes. The contact tip structures can be connected to the beams and can include contact portions for contacting with the devices. The mounting portions of the beams can be attached to support structures, which can be arranged in a staggered pattern. The beams located in a first row of the staggered pattern can include narrowing regions that lie substantially in line with the mounting portions of a second row of the beams.

    摘要翻译: 探针组可以包括用于测试具有接触垫的设备的多个探针。 探针可以包括梁,接触尖端结构和安装部分。 梁可以提供探头的可控偏转。 接触尖端结构可以连接到梁,并且可以包括用于与装置接触的接触部分。 梁的安装部分可以附接到可以以交错图案布置的支撑结构。 位于交错图案的第一行中的光束可以包括基本上与第二排光束的安装部分成一直线的变窄区域。

    REINFORCED CONTACT ELEMENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    REINFORCED CONTACT ELEMENTS 失效
    加强接触元件

    公开(公告)号:US20080143359A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US11611874

    申请日:2006-12-17

    申请人: John K. Gritters

    发明人: John K. Gritters

    IPC分类号: G01R31/02 H01R4/48

    摘要: Embodiments of reinforced resilient elements and methods for fabricating same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a reinforced resilient element includes a resilient element configured to electrically probe a device to be tested, the resilient element having a first end and an opposing second end; and a reinforcement member having a first end affixed to the resilient element at the first end thereof or at a point disposed between the first and the second ends of the resilient element, an opposing second end disposed in a direction towards the second end of the resilient member, and a resilient portion disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the resilient portion is not affixed to the resilient member.

    摘要翻译: 增强弹性元件的实施例及其制造方法。 在一个实施例中,增强的弹性元件包括被配置为电探测要测试的装置的弹性元件,所述弹性元件具有第一端和相对的第二端; 以及加强构件,其具有在其第一端处或设置在弹性元件的第一和第二端之间的点处固定到弹性元件的第一端,相对的第二端沿朝向弹性元件的第二端的方向设置 以及设置在所述第一和第二端之间的弹性部分,其中所述弹性部分未固定到所述弹性部件。

    Reinforced contact elements
    9.
    发明授权
    Reinforced contact elements 失效
    加强接触元件

    公开(公告)号:US07384277B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-10

    申请号:US11611874

    申请日:2006-12-17

    申请人: John K. Gritters

    发明人: John K. Gritters

    IPC分类号: H01R4/48

    摘要: Embodiments of reinforced resilient elements and methods for fabricating same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a reinforced resilient element includes a resilient element configured to electrically probe a device to be tested, the resilient element having a first end and an opposing second end; and a reinforcement member having a first end affixed to the resilient element at the first end thereof or at a point disposed between the first and the second ends of the resilient element, an opposing second end disposed in a direction towards the second end of the resilient member, and a resilient portion disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the resilient portion is not affixed to the resilient member.

    摘要翻译: 增强弹性元件的实施例及其制造方法。 在一个实施例中,增强的弹性元件包括被配置为电探测要测试的装置的弹性元件,所述弹性元件具有第一端和相对的第二端; 以及加强构件,其具有在其第一端处或设置在弹性元件的第一和第二端之间的点处固定到弹性元件的第一端,相对的第二端沿朝向弹性元件的第二端的方向设置 以及设置在所述第一和第二端之间的弹性部分,其中所述弹性部分未固定到所述弹性部件。