Biomolecular-based actuator
AssigneeThe Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsP. Bryant Chase, Seunghun Hong, Timothy S. Moerland, Stephan Von Molnar, Peng Xiong
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Abstract
This invention relates to actuators having biologically-based components, and methods of making and using the same. The actuator of the invention has a movable member that moves substantially linearly as a result of a biomolecular interaction of biologically-based components within the actuator. These actuators can be utilized in nanoscale mechanical devices to, e.g., pump fluids, open and close valves, and provide translational movement.
Claims81
An actuator having a movable member that moves substantially linearly as a result of a biomolecular interaction of biologically-based components within the actuator.
A device that comprises
- an actuator having a movable member that moves substantially linearly as a result of biomolecular interaction of biologically-based components within the actuator;
- an orifice,
- wherein the actuator is position relative to the orifice such that the movable member in the closed position blocks the orifice but clears the orifice when the biomolecular interaction of biologically-based components within the actuator cause the member to move to an open position.
A member having a biocompatible molecular layer deposited on the surface of the member and a layer of a protein or fragment thereof that aids in the contraction or relaxation of muscle adhering to at least a portion of the biocompatible molecular layer.
A combination of a Hall gradiometer with an actuator having a movable member that moves as a result of biomolecular interaction of a biologically-based components within the actuator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.