Sequential tip systems and methods for positionally controlled chemistry
AssigneeCBN Nano Technologies Inc.
InventorsRalph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, Jr., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall, Matthew Kennedy
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices are described which facilitate mechanosynthesis through the sequential use of a plurality of tips, each of which may have a different affinity for feedstock, thereby allowing tip to tip transfers which enhance system versatility and reduce equipment complexity.
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A method of mechanosynthesis comprising a transfer of atomically-precise feedstock to or from a first tip to or from a second tip and a transfer of said feedstock to or from said second tip to or from an atomically-precise workpiece.
A system adapted for mechanosynthesis comprising a presentation surface, a plurality of surface-mounted tips affixed to said presentation surface, at least one conventional mode tip, and at least one positional means to which said at least one conventional mode tip is affixed and which acts to move said at least one conventional mode tip relative to said surface-mounted tips so as to transfer an atomically-precise feedstock thereto or therefrom.
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