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John D Grade

from Waunakee, WI
Age ~54
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Also known as:
John Daniel Grade
Related to:
Kristin L Michels, 65Thomas J GradeJoel H Bradtke, 82Renee M Shedivy, 79Jesse Towle, 51Lawrence K GradeDaniel Bradtke, 49Derek Grade, 33Rebecca R Lesada, 57Ruth S BradtkeDeana S Grade, 60Brandon J Grade, 30Sarah A Grade
Connected to:
Bret H Grade, 58Carlos G Grade, 43Donna M Grade, 93Erin N Grade, 37James A Grade, 72Jayme M Grade, 66Joan H Grade, 85Joshua R Grade, 31Michele A Grade, 65Troy R Grade, 54

John Grade Phones & Addresses

  • Waunakee, WI
  • 812 Moraga Dr, Mountain View, CA 94041
  • 41 Gladys Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
  • 400 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
  • 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041
  • Madison, WI
  • Stanford, CA

Work

Company: Madison college 2011 Address: Madison, Wisconsin Position: Mathematics instructor

Education

Degree: Ph.D. School / High School: Stanford University 1994 to 2000 Specialities: Mechanical Engineering, Micro Electromechanical Systems

Skills

Mems • Solidworks • Programming • Php • Java • Web Design • Pro/Engineer • Flash • Software Design • Solid Modeling • Mathematics • Prototyping • C++ • C • Matlab • Teaching • Microsoft Office • Labview • Photoshop • Javascript • Sql

Industries

Design

Resumes

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Location:
403 Badger Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597
Industry:
Design
Work:
Madison College - Madison, Wisconsin since 2011
Mathematics Instructor
Grade Designs Inc since 2004
President
Tera-X, LLC Aug 2004 - Dec 2011
Co-Founder
Herzing University Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Adjunct Faculty - Physics
University of Wisconsin 2004 - 2008
Post Doctoral Researcher
Education:
Stanford University 1994 - 2000
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Micro Electromechanical Systems Stanford University 1993 - 1994
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Embedded Systems California Institute of Technology 1989 - 1993
B.S., Engineering & Applied Science, Robotics & Embedded Systems
Skills:
Mems
Solidworks
Programming
Php
Java
Web Design
Pro/Engineer
Flash
Software Design
Solid Modeling
Mathematics
Prototyping
C++
C
Matlab
Teaching
Microsoft Office
Labview
Photoshop
Javascript
Sql

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
John Grade
Owner
TERA-X LLC
High Frequency Electrical Components and Systems
104 S Shuman St, Verona, WI 53593
(608) 848-3489
John Grade
Principal
GRADE DESIGNS, INC
Business Services
403 Badger Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597

Publications

Us Patents

Electrostatic Microactuator With Offset And/Or Inclined Comb Drive Fingers

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US Patent:
6384510, May 7, 2002
Filed:
Apr 12, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/547698
Inventors:
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
Assignee:
Iolon, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H02N 100
US Classification:
310309
Abstract:
An electrostatic microactuator comprising a substrate and at least one comb drive assembly having a first comb member mounted on the substrate and a second comb member overlying the substrate. The first comb member has a plurality of first comb fingers. The second comb member has a plurality of second comb fingers. The second comb member is movable between a first position in which each second comb finger is not substantially fully interdigitated with an adjacent pair of first comb fingers and a second position in which each such second comb finger is substantially fully interdigitated with such adjacent pair of first comb fingers. Each of the second comb fingers is offset relative to the midpoint between the adjacent pair of first comb fingers when in the first position and is substantially centered on such midpoint when in the second position.

Balanced Microdevice And Rotary Electrostatic Microactuator Use Therewith

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US Patent:
6469415, Oct 22, 2002
Filed:
Nov 29, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/727794
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Iolon, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H02N 100
US Classification:
310309, 369 4416, 369 4432, 3602945
Abstract:
A balanced microdevice that includes a substrate and at least one comb drive assembly having first and second comb drive members. The first comb drive member is mounted on the substrate and the second comb drive member overlies the substrate. At least one spring member is provided that has a first end portion coupled to the substrate and a second end portion coupled to the second comb drive member. The first comb drive member has a plurality of spaced-apart first comb drive fingers and the second comb drive member has a plurality of spaced-apart second comb drive fingers. The second comb drive member is movable between a first position in which the first and second comb drive fingers are not substantially fully interdigitated and a second position in which the first and second comb drive fingers are substantially fully interdigitated. A counterbalance is carried by the substrate and coupled to the second comb drive member for inhibiting undesirable movement of the second comb drive member in response to externally applied accelerations to the microdevice.

Apparatus For Holding And Engaging Micro-Machined Objects And Method For Making Same

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US Patent:
6473553, Oct 29, 2002
Filed:
Feb 16, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/505341
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G02B 600
US Classification:
385137, 385134, 385136, 385147, 385 14, 385 52, 437 51
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for holding micron-sized objects, such as optical components, along with a method for making such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting block having openings, such as cavities and recesses, for holding the micron-sized objects therein. The mounting block further includes one or more resilient members having a base mounted on the mounting block. The resilient members further include an engaging surface configured to engage a micro-machined object within a cavity or recess of the mounting block. When the object is engaged, the resilient member applies pressure to the object to secure it against a surface of the mounting block or against another resilient member. The object is held within the opening of the mounting block and can be moved within the opening to allow proper placement and subsequent adjustment of the object.

Micromachined Device With Stretchable Restoring Force Member

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US Patent:
6594057, Jul 15, 2003
Filed:
Jun 5, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/587675
Inventors:
Joseph D. Drake - Palo Alto CA
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G02B 2608
US Classification:
359224, 359198, 359199, 359223, 359896, 73570
Abstract:
A micromachined device of micron dimensions comprising a base and a movable member spaced apart from the base. The movable member has first and second end portions and an axis extending between the first and second end portions. First and second torsional members extend along the axis and are connected to the respective first and second end portions for permitting the movable member to rock between first and second positions about the axis relative to the base. The first and second torsional members are secured to the base. At least a portion of the movable member is of a conductive material. First and second spaced-apart electrodes are carried by the base for driving the movable member between the first and second positions. A tether member extends transversely of the axis and is secured to the first torsional member and to the base whereby the tether member regulates the rocking of the movable member.

Apparatus For Finely Adjusting Optical Components

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US Patent:
6625101, Sep 23, 2003
Filed:
Jun 30, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/343611
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Albert L. Tervalon - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G11B 700
US Classification:
36911201, 369 4415, 369 4416
Abstract:
An apparatus for finely adjusting an optical component is described. The apparatus may include an optic component, a substrate, and an adjuster. The adjuster may include a platform coupled to the optic component, and a linkage of notched springs coupled to both the platform and the substrate. The linkage of notched springs provides for motion of the platform relative to the substrate along primarily one axis. The apparatus may be used in a data storage system to adjust the position of the optic component in order to focus light propagated through the optic component.

Micromechanical Device

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US Patent:
6657360, Dec 2, 2003
Filed:
Jul 24, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/911548
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Iolon, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H02N 100
US Classification:
310309, 310308
Abstract:
A rotary electrostatic microactuator that includes a substantially planar substrate and a rotatable member overlying the substrate for rotation about an axis of rotation extending perpendicular to the planar substrate. First and second spaced-apart springs and a plurality of comb drive assemblies are included. Each of the comb drive assemblies has a first comb drive member mounted on the substrate and a second comb drive member. Each of the first and second comb drive members are provided with arcuate comb drive fingers. Each of the first and second springs has a first end portion secured to the substrate and a second end portion secured to at least one of the second comb drive members for suspending the second comb drive members and the rotatable member over the substrate. The second comb drive members are movable in a direction of travel about the axis of rotation between a first position in which the comb drive fingers of the first and second comb drive members are not substantially fully interdigitated and a second position in which the comb drive fingers of the first and second comb drive members are substantially fully interdigitated.

Miniature Device With Translatable Member

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US Patent:
6664707, Dec 16, 2003
Filed:
Mar 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/100253
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Iolon, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H02N 200
US Classification:
310309
Abstract:
A miniature device comprising a substrate and primary and secondary movable members overlying the substrate. First and second suspension members couple the secondary movable member to the substrate. Third and fourth suspension members couple the primary movable member to the secondary movable member. A lever assembly is provided and has a pivot and a lever coupled to and pivotable about the pivot. The lever has a first extremity coupled to the primary movable member and an opposite second extremity. The secondary movable member is coupled to the lever between the first extremity and the pivot.

Miniature Device With Increased Insulative Spacing And Method For Making Same

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US Patent:
6759734, Jul 6, 2004
Filed:
Mar 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/100371
Inventors:
John H. Jerman - Palo Alto CA
John D. Grade - Mountain View CA
Assignee:
Iolon, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H01L 2302
US Classification:
257678, 257355, 257358, 257691, 257750, 257758
Abstract:
The present invention provides a miniature device that comprises a grounded layer, an insulative layer overlying the grounded layer and a conductive layer overlying the insulative layer wherein the insulative spacing between the conductive and grounded layers is increased so as to inhibit electrical shorting between the conductive layer and grounded layers. A method of making miniature devices is also provided.
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