Nanostructure based microfluidic pumping apparatus, method and printing device including same
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 21, 2006
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Jun 17, 2004
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Dec 12, 2002
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Dec 12, 2002
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Abstract
A microfluidic actuator suitable for effecting drop on demand inkjet printing by ejecting fluid through at least one nozzle from at least one cavity being at least partially formed by a deflectable membrane, the actuator including: an actuator chamber operatively coupled to the membrane and containing at least on electrolytic fluid; and, at least one nanostructure contained in the electrolytic fluid; and, wherein, the nanostructure is adapted to deflect toward the membrane in response to an operating voltage being applied to at least the nanostructure thereby deflecting the membrane and causing the fluid to be ejected through the nozzle.
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- B41J Class
- 2708 Applications Filed
- 1078 Patents Issued To-Date
- 39.81 % Issued To-Date
