Patents by Inventor Jeff Markakis

Jeff Markakis 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).

  • Scanning probe microscope with compact scanner
    Patent number: 8474060
    Abstract: A scanner for a scanning probe microscope (SPM) including a head has a scanner body that houses an actuator, and a sensor that detects scanner movement. The scanner body is removable from the head by hand and without the use of tools and has a total volume of less than about five (5) square inches. Provisions are made for insuring that movement of a probe device coupled to the scanner is restricted to be substantially only in the intended direction. A fundamental resonance frequency for the scanner can be greater than 10 kHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Bruker Nano, Inc.
    Inventors: Nghi Phan, Jeff Markakis, Johannes Kindt, Carl Masser
  • Scanning probe microscope with compact scanner
    Publication number: 20120278957
    Abstract: A scanner for a scanning probe microscope (SPM) including a head has a scanner body that houses an actuator, and a sensor that detects scanner movement. The scanner body is removable from the head by hand and without the use of tools and has a total volume of less than about five (5) square inches. Provisions are made for insuring that movement of a probe device coupled to the scanner is restricted to be substantially only in the intended direction. A fundamental resonance frequency for the scanner can be greater than 10 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Nghi Phan, Jeff Markakis, Johannes Kindt, Carl Masser