Patents by Inventor Toshimi Honda

Toshimi Honda 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).

  • Patent number: 7017593
    Abstract: A micro device in which a functional element can be moved between an operating position and a waiting position by the displacement of support means coupled to a substrate. The micro device has a cantilever structure in which one end of support means is made a fixed one fixed to the substrate and the other end to which an active element is provided is made a free end. A spring portion is provided to at least part of the support means, and thus the active element can be greatly displaced by a small stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Toshimi Honda
  • Publication number: 20040040585
    Abstract: A micro device in which a functional element can be moved between an operating position and a waiting position by the displacement of support means coupled to a substrate. The micro device has a cantilever structure in which one end of support means is made a fixed one fixed to the substrate and the other end to which an active element is provided is made a free end. A spring portion is provided to at least part of the support means, and thus the active element can be greatly displaced by a small stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Toshimi Honda