Patents by Inventor Peter J. Cumpson

Peter J. Cumpson 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).

  • Lateral calibration device and method
    Patent number: 7246513
    Abstract: A calibration device and method for lateral force calibration in small force measuring devices such as atomic force microscopes is disclosed. A platform has a substantially planar surface including a slot for accommodating at least part of the AFM cantilever tip, one or more supporting legs arranged to provide sprung resistance to the platform and a capacitive drive means for driving the platform laterally with respect to the AFM cantilever tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry of Her Majesty's Britannic Government
    Inventor: Peter J. Cumpson