Abstract: A micromechanical device capable of providing out-of-plane motion and force generation in response to an in-plane strain applied to the device is provided. Embodiments of the present invention comprise one or more islands that are operatively coupled with one or more hinges. The hinges are operative for inducing rotation of the islands when a lateral strain is applied to the structure. In some embodiments, the hinges are also electrically conductive such that they enable electrical communication between the one or more islands and devices external to the structure. Some embodiments of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in biological applications. Some devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated using conventional planar processes, such as flex-circuit fabrication techniques.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
December 11, 2018
Assignees:
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Infinite Corridor Technology, LLC
Inventors:
Rebecca Elizabeth Taylor, Beth L. Pruitt, Mary C. Boyce, Christopher M. Boyce
Abstract: A micromechanical device capable of providing out-of-plane motion and force generation in response to an in-plane strain applied to the device is provided. Embodiments of the present invention comprise one or more islands that are operatively coupled with one or more hinges. The hinges are operative for inducing rotation of the islands when a lateral strain is applied to the structure. In some embodiments, the hinges are also electrically conductive such that they enable electrical communication between the one or more islands and devices external to the structure. Some embodiments of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in biological applications. Some devices in accordance with the present invention are fabricated using conventional planar processes, such as flex-circuit fabrication techniques.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 17, 2014
Publication date:
June 9, 2016
Applicants:
Infinite Corridor Technology, LLC, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
Inventors:
Rebecca Elizabeth Taylor, Beth L. Pruitt, Mary C. Boyce, Christopher M. Boyce
Abstract: A flexible and stretchable patterned substrate is provided having a strain-permitting material comprising a patterned conformation that allows the flexible patterned substrate to experience local strain or local strain domains lower than the macroscopic strain of the flexible and stretchable patterned substrate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2014
Assignee:
Infinite Corridor Technology, LLC
Inventors:
Mary C. Boyce, Simona Socrate, Christopher M. Boyce, Brian P. Greviskes