Methods, devices, and mediums associated with optical lift mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8646747
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13180517

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An apparatus includes a light foil device configured to move based on radiation pressure associated with light received by the light foil device. The apparatus includes a mechanism configured to transition between operational states in response to the movement of the light foil device, or includes a valve configured to control a flow of material through a conduit based, at least in part, on the movement of the light foil device.

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INTELLECTUAL VENTURES FUND 79 LLC7251 W LAKE MEAD BLVD SUITE 300 LAS VEGAS NV 89128

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Robinson, William Neil Sunnyvale, US 29 1215

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