WARF TECHNOLOGIES

A hybrid electrostatic actuator for use in conjunction with microfluidic devices, microlenses, optical irises and flat panel displays is provided. The hybrid electrostatic actuator includes a substrate having an upper surface and an electrical conductor supported in spaced relation to the substrate. A fluid is received between the substrate and the electrical conductor. An electrostatic generator is configured to selectively apply a variable electrostatic force on the electrical conductor. The application of the variable electrostatic force on the electircal conductor displaces the fluid from between the substrate and the electrical conductor.

For More Information About the Inventors

• Hongrui Jiang

Tech Fields

• Analytical Instrumentation, Methods & Materials : Microfluidics