Mechanical switch with a curved bilayer

Details Mechanical switch with a curved bilayer Mechanical switch with a curved bilayer

2006-09-12

2011-11-22

Sandvik, Benjamin (Department: 2826)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Physical deformation

C257SE45002

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063456

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a mechanical switch. The mechanical switch includes a bilayer with first and second stable curved states. A transformation of the bilayer from the first state to the second state closes the switch.

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