Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Bray

Kenneth L. Bray 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).

  • Positioning device for microscopic motion
    Patent number: 7196454
    Abstract: An apparatus including a base configured to slidably engage a driven element, a piezoelectric element interposing the base and the driven element and attached to the base proximate a first piezoelectric element end, and a friction element attached proximate a second piezoelectric element end and configured to selectively engage the driven element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Zyvex Corporation
    Inventors: Christof Baur, Kenneth L. Bray