@patent {forster_united_2001,
	title = {United {States} {Patent}: 6227809 - {Method} for making micropumps},
	number = {6227809},
	year = {2001},
	month = {may},
	abstract = {This invention provides a method by which the performance of reciprocating NMPV (No-Moving-Parts-Valve) micropumps can be optimized for a given choice of valve design, e.g. for diffuser/nozzle valves, rectifier valves etc. The method can more generally be used to design and produce NMPV micropumps with structures optimized for maximal pump performance. The method can further be used to design and construct NMPV pumps significantly smaller in size than those currently available to the art without significant loss in pump performance.},
	url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=16\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22},
	author = {Forster, Fred K. and Bardell, Ron L. and Sharma, Nigel R.}
}
@patent {forster_united_1999-1,
	title = {United {States} {Patent}: 5876187 - {Micropumps} with fixed valves},
	number = {5876187},
	year = {1999},
	month = {mar},
	abstract = {Micropumps fabricated by micromachining techniques and employing fixed or no-moving-parts valves. As one aspect of the invention, a laser-assisted chemical etching technique is employed for providing smooth-walled, curved configuration necessary to obtain the desired flow characteristics of the valves that are used in conjunction with the micropump.},
	url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=4\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Sharma\%3B+Nigel\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Sharma;+Nigel\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Sharma;+Nigel\%22},
	author = {Forster, Fred K. and Bardell, Ronald L. and Blanchard, Alan P. and Afromowitz, Martin A. and Sharma, Nigel R.}
}
