MEMS particle sorting actuator and method of manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9372185
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13987464

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A MEMS-based system and a method are described for separating a target particle from the remainder of a fluid stream. The system makes use of a unique, microfabricated movable structure formed on a substrate, which moves in a rotary fashion about one or more fixed points, which are all located on one side of the axis of motion. The movable structure is actuated by a separate force-generating apparatus, which is entirely separate from the movable structure formed on its substrate. This allows the movable structure to be entirely submerged in the sample fluid.

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  • OWL BIOMEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foster, John S Santa Barbara, US 73 1224
Grummitt, Daryl W Santa Barbara, US 13 114
Harley, John C Santa Barbara, US 12 241
Spong, Jaquelin K Mount Jackson, US 17 374
Turner, Kimberley L Santa Barbara, US 1 0

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