Patents by Inventor Robert P. Ried

Robert P. Ried 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).

  • Merged-mask micro-machining process
    Patent number: 6617098
    Abstract: A merged-mask micro-machining process is provided that includes the application of a plurality of layers of masking material that are patterned to provide a plurality of etching masks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Lianzhong Yu, Robert P. Ried, Howard D. Goldberg, Duli Yu
  • Micro machined mirror
    Patent number: 6315423
    Abstract: A micro machined mirror assembly is provided that includes a micro machined top cap, mirror, and bottom cap mounted onto a ceramic substrate. The micro machined mirror is resiliently supported by a pair of T-shaped hinges and includes travel stops that limit motion of the mirror in the z-direction. The top and bottom micro machined caps also include travel stops that limit motion of the mirror in the z-direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Duli Yu, Lianzhong Yu, Howard D. Goldberg, Martin A. Schmidt, Robert P. Ried