Patents by Inventor René Salathe

René Salathe 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).

  • HIGH-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY AND PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY DEVICES USING FOCUSING MICROMIRRORS
    Publication number: 20160091799
    Abstract: The invention relates to large-field high-resolution microscopy and photolithography setups operating with polychromatic light. It includes the use of a plurality of focusing micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Bastien Rachet, Fabrice Merenda, René Salathe
  • High-resolution microscopy and photolithography devices using focusing micromirrors
    Patent number: 9075227
    Abstract: The invention relates to large-field high-resolution microscopy and photolithography setups operating with polychromatic light. It includes the use of a plurality of focusing micromirrors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE (EPFL)
    Inventors: Bastien Rachet, Fabrice Merenda, René Salathe
  • HIGH-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY AND PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY DEVICES USING FOCUSING MICROMIRRORS
    Publication number: 20110300490
    Abstract: The invention relates to large-field high-resolution microscopy and photolithography setups operating with polychromatic light. It includes the use of a plurality of focusing micromirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Bastien Rachet, Fabrice Merenda, René Salathe
  • Miniaturized optical tweezers based on high-NA micro-mirrors
    Patent number: 7968839
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical tweezer device including at least one light source and one three-dimensional optical trap, said optical trap comprising one focusing micro-mirror which is adapted to reflect and focus at least a portion of the light emitted by said light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL)
    Inventors: Fabrice Merenda, Johann Rohner, René Salathe
  • Miniaturized optical tweezer array
    Patent number: 7759635
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming a single or a plurality of threedimensional optical traps, the apparatus comprising: a. A collimated light source that is directed onto an array of focalizing refractive or diffractive elements providing a single or a plurality of focal areas, and b. An array of reflective elements, placed opposite to the said focalizing elements described in a), which reflect back the light into the said focal area. The invention also relates to a method for using this apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
    Inventors: Gerben Boer, Fabrice Merenda, Guy Delacretaz, René Salathe
  • MINIATURIZED OPTICAL TWEEZERS BASED ON HIGH-NA MICRO-MIRRORS
    Publication number: 20100019136
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical tweezer device including at least one light source and one three-dimensional optical trap, said optical trap comprising one focusing micro-mirror which is adapted to reflect and focus at least a portion of the light emitted by said light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Fabrice Merenda, Johann Rohner, René Salathe
  • Miniaturized Optical Tweezer Array
    Publication number: 20090190221
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming a single or a plurality of threedimensional optical traps, the apparatus comprising: a. A collimated light source that is directed onto an array of focalizing refractive or diffractive elements providing a single or a plurality of focal areas, and b. An array of reflective elements, placed opposite to the said focalizing elements described in a), which reflect back the light into the said focal area. The invention also relates to a method for using this apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Gerben Boer, Fabrice Merenda, Guy Delacretaz, Rene Salathe