Patent ID: 9196457
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: H01J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device, comprising: a chamber defined by upper and lower membranes, the chamber having a height in the range of from about 10 nm to less than about 6 μm; at least one pillar disposed between the upper and lower membranes, the pillar comprising a cross-sectional dimension in the range of from about 0.1 μm to about 50 μm, the at least one pillar being configured to strengthen, stiffen, or strengthen and stiffen the upper and lower membranes so as to reduce membrane deflection; a first inlet and a second inlet; at least one outlet in fluid communication with the chamber; a first viewing window in fluid communication with the chamber; a second viewing window in fluid communication with both the chamber and the first viewing window; and two or more electrodes disposed within the chamber, each of the electrodes including a coating, wherein the first inlet and the second inlet converge with each other at at least one of the first viewing window and the second viewing window.