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SMALL OBJECT MOVING ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

  • US 20070023292A1
  • Filed: 07/26/2006
  • Published: 02/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for moving small objects comprising:

  • a substrate comprising a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board having a plurality of electrically isolated electrode pads disposed on an upper surface, the plurality of electrode pads operatively coupled to a plurality of electrical connections passing through the substrate, wherein each electrode pad is configured to be electrically activated independently of the other electrode pads;

    a driving surface disposed over the plurality of electrode pads, the driving surface comprising a surface on which small objects may be placed and manipulated by the device; and

    wherein each electrode pad is capable of moving one or more small moveable objects disposed on or above the driving surface in response to an electrical potential applied to at least one of the electrode pads.

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