Electricity: magnetically operated switches – magnets – and electr – Electromagnetically actuated switches – Utilizing conductive liquid
Patent
1998-08-18
1999-06-15
Donovan, Lincoln
Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr
Electromagnetically actuated switches
Utilizing conductive liquid
335 57, 335 58, 200233, H01H 2900
Patent
active
059126060
ABSTRACT:
A switch having spaced apart conductors with a high resistivity gate member therebetween. First and second mercury droplets are respectively connected to the ends of the conductors. When a control signal is applied to the gate member, the mercury droplets are drawn to it and establish electrical connection between the conductors to close the switch. Upon removal of the control signal the mercury droplets separate and assume their initial droplet form thus opening the switch.
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Adam J. Douglas
Degenford James E.
Freidhoff Carl B.
Hopwood F. William
Nathanson Harvey C.
Donovan Lincoln
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sutcliff Walter G.
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