In a method of manufacturing a layered piezoelectric element 38 constructed from alternately stacked piezoelectric ceramic layers 40 and internal electrode layers 42, 44 and having a plurality of fine actuator portions 46, wherein the layered piezoelectric element 38 deforming the actuator portions 46...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5860202?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5860202 - Method for producing a layered piezoelectric element