Patents by Inventor Misty Bagnat

Misty Bagnat 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).

  • Thermal bend actuator comprising porous material
    Publication number: 20080129792
    Abstract: A thermal bend actuator, having a plurality of elements, is provided. The actuator comprises a first active element for connection to drive circuitry and a second passive element mechanically cooperating with the first element. When a current is passed through the first element, the first element expands relative to the second element, resulting in bending of the actuator. One of the plurality of elements is comprised of a porous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory John McAvoy, Misty Bagnat, Vincent Patrick Lawlor, Kia Silverbrook
  • Thermal bend actuator comprising aluminium alloy
    Publication number: 20080129793
    Abstract: A thermal bend actuator, having a plurality of elements, is provided. The actuator comprises a first active element for connection to drive circuitry a second passive element mechanically cooperating with the first element. When a current is passed through the first element, the first element expands relative to the second element, resulting in bending of the actuator. The first element is comprised of an aluminium alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory John McAvoy, Misty Bagnat, Vincent Patrick Lawlor, Emma Rose Kerr, Kia Silverbrook