Patents by Inventor BRIAN ALBUS

BRIAN ALBUS 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).

  • MEMS actuator and MEMS actuated shutter mechanism
    Patent number: 8724201
    Abstract: The present application generally describes several microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) including apparatuses, devices and systems configured for actuating a microdevice such as a shutter for use in a mobile terminal camera. One preferred embodiment described herein can include an apparatus including a curtain substantially disposed in a plane; an actuator mechanically connected to the curtain; and a voltage supply electrically connected to the actuator such that in response to a predetermined voltage the actuator thermally expands and thereby causes displacement of the curtain within the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Albus, Edward Tang
  • MEMS ACTUATOR AND MEMS ACTUATED SHUTTER MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130021656
    Abstract: The present application generally describes several microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) including apparatuses, devices and systems configured for actuating a microdevice such as a shutter for use in a mobile terminal camera. One preferred embodiment described herein can include an apparatus including a curtain substantially disposed in a plane; an actuator mechanically connected to the curtain; and a voltage supply electrically connected to the actuator such that in response to a predetermined voltage the actuator thermally expands and thereby causes displacement of the curtain within the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: BRIAN ALBUS, EDWARD TANG