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Magnetically actuated motion control device

  • US 6,378,671 B1
  • Filed: 03/29/2000
  • Issued: 04/30/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A magnetically actuated motion control device, the motion control device comprising:

  • A) a housing defining a cavity, the housing including at least one slot therethrough defining at least one moveable finger;

    B) a second member positionable within the cavity and being movable relative to the housing when positioned therein; and

    C) a magnetic field generator located on the second member, the magnetic field generator causing at least one of the at least one moveable fingers to press against the second member to produce frictional damping.

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