Patents by Inventor Michael James Nystrom
Michael James Nystrom 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).
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Patent number: 11656454Abstract: The description relates to computing devices that employ steerable optics. One example includes a steering mechanism and a base substrate positioned relative to the steering mechanism. The example also includes an optical substrate positioned over the base substrate and an adhesive complex securing the optical substrate relative to the base substrate with multiple different types of adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chuan Pu, Jincheng Wang, Kingsuk Maitra, Michael James Nystrom
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Publication number: 20230146362Abstract: Electrical connections are created between the actuator frame of a piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system and the substrate separate from the structural adhesive creating the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate. A structural bond (with no conducive properties) is formed between the actuator frame and the substrate. After the bond is fully formed, separate electric connections can be created by one or both of: 1) coating the actuator frame with a coating that enables a surface of the actuator frame to be wire bondable and creating a wire bond between the actuator frame and the substrate; or 2) depositing a trace of conductive material on the outside edge of the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate and a final protection layer may be applied over the conductive trace to protect the trace from mechanical or environmental damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventor: Michael James NYSTROM
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Patent number: 11555999Abstract: Electrical connections are created between the actuator frame of a piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system and the substrate separate from the structural adhesive creating the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate. A structural bond (with no conducive properties) is formed between the actuator frame and the substrate. After the bond is fully formed, separate electric connections can be created by one or both of: 1) coating the actuator frame with a coating that enables a surface of the actuator frame to be wire bondable and creating a wire bond between the actuator frame and the substrate; or 2) depositing a trace of conductive material on the outside edge of the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate and a final protection layer may be applied over the conductive trace to protect the trace from mechanical or environmental damage.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventor: Michael James Nystrom
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Patent number: 11175492Abstract: A system that includes a substrate for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) scanning mirror systems is provided. The MEMS scanning mirror system includes a substrate that includes a ceramic body. An actuator frame is mounted on the ceramic body of the substrate. The actuator frame includes at least one moveable member. At least one actuator is operatively connected to the at least one moveable member such that the actuator is configured to move the at least one moveable member. A scanning mirror assembly is mounted to the at least one moveable member such that movement of the at least one moveable member moves the scanning mirror assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael James Nystrom, Wyatt Owen Davis, Jincheng Wang
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Patent number: 11163151Abstract: A piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system is provided. In particular, the efficiency and life of the system are improved by use of new bonding methods. Mechanical and electrical connections between the actuator frame of a piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system and the piezoelectric actuators in the system may be created using an anisotropic conductive adhesive. An anisotropic conductive adhesive only conducts electricity across the bond line between a lower portion of the piezoelectric actuator and a top of the metal frame. One way this is done is to provide a sparse loading of conductive particles. When the piezoelectric element is compressed against the frame, the conductive particles only form a conductive path across the bond line. Grit blasting, sanding, or chemical etching may be used to roughen the metal surface prior to bonding. A surface roughness between 2 RMS and 6 RMS may be created on the metal frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Joseph Michael Luizzi, Michael James Nystrom
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Patent number: 11125969Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a mirror structure mounted to a frame via an adhesive. One example provides a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion having an opening. The mirror system also comprises a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Michael James Nystrom
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Patent number: 11016289Abstract: A micromirror actuator assembly includes a lower printed circuit board (PCB), an upper PCB, and a frame spaced away from the lower PCB and spaced away from the upper PCB between the lower PCB and the upper PCB. A micromirror is rotatably attached to the frame. A plurality of piezoelectric actuators are affixed to the frame and configured to selectively deform the frame to scan the micromirror.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Michael James Nystrom
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Publication number: 20210132363Abstract: The description relates to computing devices that employ steerable optics. One example includes a steering mechanism and a base substrate positioned relative to the steering mechanism. The example also includes an optical substrate positioned over the base substrate and an adhesive complex securing the optical substrate relative to the base substrate with multiple different types of adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chuan PU, Jincheng WANG, Kingsuk MAITRA, Michael James NYSTROM
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Patent number: 10962766Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system is provided. The micro electro mechanical system includes a first part bonded to a second part by a structural adhesive interface. The structural adhesive interface includes a conductive structural adhesive portion, and a non-conductive structural adhesive portion at least partially surrounding the conductive structural adhesive portion. The conductive structural adhesive portion and the non-conductive structural adhesive portion have a thixotropy index greater than one.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Joseph Michael Luizzi, Seungwoo Lee, Utku Baran, Michael James Nystrom, Robert J. Dyer
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Publication number: 20210048663Abstract: A system that includes a substrate for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) scanning mirror systems is provided. The MEMS scanning mirror system includes a substrate that includes a ceramic body. An actuator frame is mounted on the ceramic body of the substrate. The actuator frame includes at least one moveable member. At least one actuator is operatively connected to the at least one moveable member such that the actuator is configured to move the at least one moveable member. A scanning mirror assembly is mounted to the at least one moveable member such that movement of the at least one moveable member moves the scanning mirror assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Michael James NYSTROM, Wyatt Owen DAVIS, Jincheng WANG
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Patent number: 10895713Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to actuator frames for scanning mirror systems. In one example an actuator frame for a scanning mirror assembly comprises a mounting member comprising a first side and an opposite second side. A first moveable member comprises a first interior side that defines a first gap and a second gap with the first side of the mounting member. A second moveable member comprises a second interior side that defines a third gap and a fourth gap with the second side of the mounting member. A first hinge connects a central portion of the mounting member with the first moveable member, and a second hinge connects the central portion of the mounting member with the second moveable member.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Jincheng Wang, Wyatt Owen Davis, Michael James Nystrom, Joshua Owen Miller, Richard Allen James
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Patent number: 10890755Abstract: The description relates to computing devices that employ steerable optics. One example includes a steering mechanism and a base substrate positioned relative to the steering mechanism. The example also includes an optical substrate positioned over the base substrate and an adhesive complex securing the optical substrate relative to the base substrate with multiple different types of adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chuan Pu, Jincheng Wang, Kingsuk Maitra, Michael James Nystrom
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Publication number: 20200363631Abstract: A piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system is provided. In particular, the efficiency and life of the system are improved by use of new bonding methods. Mechanical and electrical connections between the actuator frame of a piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system and the piezoelectric actuators in the system may be created using an anisotropic conductive adhesive. An anisotropic conductive adhesive only conducts electricity across the bond line between a lower portion of the piezoelectric actuator and a top of the metal frame. One way this is done is to provide a sparse loading of conductive particles. When the piezoelectric element is compressed against the frame, the conductive particles only form a conductive path across the bond line. Grit blasting, sanding, or chemical etching may be used to roughen the metal surface prior to bonding. A surface roughness between 2 RMS and 6 RMS may be created on the metal frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Joseph Michael LUIZZI, Michael James NYSTROM
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Publication number: 20200341236Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a mirror structure mounted to a frame via an adhesive. One example provides a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion having an opening. The mirror system also comprises a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Michael James NYSTROM
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Publication number: 20200326531Abstract: Electrical connections are created between the actuator frame of a piezoelectric MEMS scanning mirror system and the substrate separate from the structural adhesive creating the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate. A structural bond (with no conducive properties) is formed between the actuator frame and the substrate. After the bond is fully formed, separate electric connections can be created by one or both of: 1) coating the actuator frame with a coating that enables a surface of the actuator frame to be wire bondable and creating a wire bond between the actuator frame and the substrate; or 2) depositing a trace of conductive material on the outside edge of the mechanical bond between the actuator frame and the substrate and a final protection layer may be applied over the conductive trace to protect the trace from mechanical or environmental damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventor: Michael James NYSTROM
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Patent number: 10712550Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to collocating a signal processing device with a micromechanical scanning silicon mirror as part of an apparatus. The micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device are part of separate dies. According to various embodiments, the apparatus can include wire bonds directly between sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device; the signal processing device can be mounted on a printed circuit board or mounted on or adjacent to the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror. Pursuant to other embodiments, the signal processing device can be mounted on the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g., mounted on a foot) and electrically coupled to sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mark A. Champion, Michael James Nystrom
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Publication number: 20200218060Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system is provided. The micro electro mechanical system includes a first part bonded to a second part by a structural adhesive interface. The structural adhesive interface includes a conductive structural adhesive portion, and a non-conductive structural adhesive portion at least partially surrounding the conductive structural adhesive portion. The conductive structural adhesive portion and the non-conductive structural adhesive portion have a thixotropy index greater than one.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Joseph Michael LUIZZI, Seungwoo LEE, Utku BARAN, Michael James NYSTROM, Robert J. DYER
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Publication number: 20200124823Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to actuator frames for scanning mirror systems. In one example an actuator frame for a scanning mirror assembly comprises a mounting member comprising a first side and an opposite second side. A first moveable member comprises a first interior side that defines a first gap and a second gap with the first side of the mounting member. A second moveable member comprises a second interior side that defines a third gap and a fourth gap with the second side of the mounting member. A first hinge connects a central portion of the mounting member with the first moveable member, and a second hinge connects the central portion of the mounting member with the second moveable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Jincheng WANG, Wyatt Owen DAVIS, Michael James NYSTROM, Joshua Owen MILLER, Richard Allen JAMES
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Publication number: 20200073113Abstract: A micromirror actuator assembly includes a lower printed circuit board (PCB), an upper PCB, and a frame spaced away from the lower PCB and spaced away from the upper PCB between the lower PCB and the upper PCB. A micromirror is rotatably attached to the frame. A plurality of piezoelectric actuators are affixed to the frame and configured to selectively deform the frame to scan the micromirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Michael James NYSTROM
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Publication number: 20190369386Abstract: The description relates to computing devices that employ steerable optics. One example includes a steering mechanism and a base substrate positioned relative to the steering mechanism. The example also includes an optical substrate positioned over the base substrate and an adhesive complex securing the optical substrate relative to the base substrate with multiple different types of adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chuan PU, Jincheng WANG, Kingsuk MAITRA, Michael James NYSTROM