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Date of Patent
February 26, 2008
Patent Application Number
10039574
Date Filed
January 2, 2002
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Patent abstract
A fabricated microstructure includes a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions are capable of providing substantially parallel adhesive force at a surface of between about 60 and 2000 nano-Newtons. A flexible shaft supports the protrusions, and a flexible member or beam is attached to the shaft to form a manipulator or gripper device.
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