Patents Assigned to MicroZeus, LLC
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Patent number: 10734924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Publication number: 20190052196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 9912257Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 9621078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 9156674Abstract: A micro transport machine may include a substrate and a movable device comprising a drive component responsive to a wireless power source. The movable device is operable to move between a plurality of disparate areas on the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Patent number: 9015933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Publication number: 20150061456Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 8939645Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 8933596Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Patent number: 8915158Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 8884474Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Publication number: 20130005955Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Patent number: 8282284Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Publication number: 20120167377Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 8159107Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: MicroZeus LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Patent number: 8134276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: MicroZeus, LLCInventor: Harold L. Stalford
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Publication number: 20080087478Abstract: A micro transport machine may include a substrate and a movable device comprising a drive component responsive to a wireless power source. The movable device is operable to move between a plurality of disparate areas on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Publication number: 20080061655Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Publication number: 20080049296Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold Stalford
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Publication number: 20080048519Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: MICROZEUS LLCInventor: Harold Stalford