Patents by Inventor Anthony C. Maurer

Anthony C. Maurer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for positioning a stage
    Patent number: 5323012
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a stage. A drive system moves the stage over a first range of motion in at least one direction. An actuator is coupled to the stage to produce a linear force to move the stage over a second range of motion. The second range of motion is less than the first range of motion. A sensor measures the stage position, and a controller controls the stage drive system and actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David M. Auslander, Akira Fujii, Anthony C. Maurer, Hsuehmin Li, Chingyei Chung