Patents by Inventor Wen R. Wu

Wen R. Wu 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).

  • Membrane device with recessed electrodes and method of making
    Patent number: 5774252
    Abstract: A membrane device is provided in which a plurality of ridges (14) and recesses (16) are formed proximate to a substrate (12). Electrodes (18) are formed within the recesses (16). A spacer (20) supports a membrane (22). Application of a potential difference between the membrane (22) and the electrodes (18) allows for deflection of the membrane (22) toward the electrodes (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Tsen-Hwang Lin, Gregory A. Magel, Wen R. Wu, Robert M. Boysel