Patents by Inventor Harold L. Stalford

Harold L. Stalford 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).

  • Methods and systems for micro machines
    Patent number: 10734924
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Three dimensional (3D) robotic micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) arm and system
    Publication number: 20200024128
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MICRO MACHINES
    Publication number: 20190052196
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Three dimensional (3D) robotic micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) arm and system
    Patent number: 10059582
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for micro machines
    Patent number: 9912257
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) ROBOTIC MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) ARM AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170129770
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for micro machines
    Patent number: 9621078
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Three dimensional (3D) robotic micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) arm and system
    Patent number: 9473048
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) ROBOTIC MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) ARM AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160211779
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for positioning micro elements
    Patent number: 9015933
    Abstract: A micro device may comprise a substrate, a first micro structure coupled to the substrate, a second micro structure coupled to the substrate, and port configured to receive an input. The first micro structure is configured to move into engagement with the second micro structure in response to the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and Systems for Micro Machines
    Publication number: 20150061456
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for micro bearings
    Patent number: 8939645
    Abstract: A micro drive assembly may comprise a substrate, a micro shaft oriented in-plane with the substrate and at least one micro bearing to support rotation of the micro shaft. The micro shaft and micro bearing may be in or less than the micrometer domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for micro transmissions
    Patent number: 8915158
    Abstract: Methods and systems for micro transmissions for a micro machine may comprise an input shaft assembly coupled to a micro actuator, an output shaft assembly coupled to a micro shaft, and one or more power conversion elements operable to convert a first type of movement from the micro actuator into a second, disparate type of movement for the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Method of fabricating a micro machine
    Patent number: 8884474
    Abstract: A micro machine may be in or less than the micrometer domain. The micro machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft is operable to be driven by the micro actuator. A tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to at least motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Three dimentional (3D) robotic micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) arm and system
    Patent number: 8689899
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MICRO BEARINGS
    Publication number: 20130044969
    Abstract: A micro drive assembly may comprise a substrate, a micro shaft oriented in-plane with the substrate and at least one micro bearing to support rotation of the micro shaft. The micro shaft and micro bearing may be in or less than the micrometer domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Methods and systems for micro bearings
    Patent number: 8282284
    Abstract: A micro drive assembly may comprise a substrate, a micro shall oriented in-plane with the substrate and at least one micro bearing to support rotation of the micro shaft. The micro shaft and micro bearing may be in or less than the micrometer domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: MicroZeus, LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • THREE DIMENTIONAL (3D) ROBOTIC MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) ARM AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120217031
    Abstract: A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POSITIONING MICRO ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20120167377
    Abstract: A micro device may comprise a substrate, a first micro structure coupled to the substrate, a second micro structure coupled to the substrate, and port configured to receive an input. The first micro structure is configured to move into engagement with the second micro structure in response to the input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: MICROZEUS LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford
  • Micro rotary machine and methods for using same
    Patent number: 8159107
    Abstract: A micro rotary machine may include a micro actuator and a micro shaft coupled to the micro actuator. The micro shaft comprises a horizontal shaft and is operable to be rotated by the micro actuator. A micro tool is coupled to the micro shaft and is operable to perform work in response to motion of the micro shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: MicroZeus LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Stalford