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Nano Structure For Adhesion That Self-cleans

Detailed Technology Description

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Supplementary Information

Patent Number: US7335271B2
Application Number: US200239574A
Inventor: Autumn, Kellar
Priority Date: 2 Jan 2002
Priority Number: US7335271B2
Application Date: 2 Jan 2002
Publication Date: 26 Feb 2008
IPC Current: B32B003700 | B32B000324 | C08F000200
US Class: 156060 | 156160
Assignee Applicant: Lewis & Clark College,Portland
Title: Adhesive microstructure and method of forming same
Usefulness: Adhesive microstructure and method of forming same
Summary: The fabricated adhesive microstructure can be used as tape, fasteners, or toys. It can also be used for removal of microscopic particles from semiconductor wafers, transporting fiber optic devices, and assembly of sum-mm mechanisms, particularly those including micro-fabricated components or components that can not tolerate regular grippers, adhesives, or vacuum manipulators. It can also be used for manipulating retinal prosthesis implants/explants, attaching to nerves during surgery, and pick and place of silicon wafers or disk drive components. It may be used as clutch mechanisms in micromachines.
Novelty: Fabricated adhesive microstructure for use e.g., as tape, comprises protrusions, each capable of providing specified parallel adhesive force at surface, flexible shaft to support the protrusions, and flexible beam

Industry

Optics

Sub Group

Optical Fiber

Application No.

7335271

Others

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Nano Structure For Adhesion, Friction And Conduction

Tech ID/UC Case

17488/2005-052-0

Related Cases

2005-052-0

Country/Region

USA

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