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US 7,027,478 B2Granted
Microneedle array systems
AssigneeBioValve Technologies, Inc.
InventorDonald E. Ackley
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Abstract
The present invention relates to systems of microneedle arrays to align and form optical components. Active components such as lasers are combined with optical fibers. Microneedles are fabricated using techniques such as laser drilled Kapton, and combined with optical fiber, using bump bonding and UV curing adhesives to manufacture a variety of optical components.
Claims22
An optical device comprising:
- a plurality of needles having channels;
- a plurality of fibers inserted in the plurality of needles;
- and a plurality of optical components aligned and connected with the plurality of fibers,
- wherein said channels for said needles are tapered, and wherein each of said needles has dimensions of about 125 micron exit hole at the narrower end, about 125 micron length, about 175–200 micron entrance hole at the wider end, and about 250 micron between centers.
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