Communications: electrical – Continuously variable indicating – With meter reading
Patent
1986-04-23
1988-12-27
Caldwell, Sr., John W.
Communications: electrical
Continuously variable indicating
With meter reading
34082581, 34081517, 34081527, 340783, 350269, H04Q 100
Patent
active
047943700
ABSTRACT:
An array of binary elements suitable for alphanumeric or graphic displays are electrostatically actuated. The elements have a flexible member overlying a stator member. The flexible member has a bulge which is transferred along the element by sequential de-energization of a plurality of electrostatic electrode regions. Transfer of the bulge linearly shifts the flexible member with respect to the stator member to alter the state or to change appearance, light transmission, or electrical characteristics of the element.
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Simpson George R.
Sullivan Herbert W.
Bos-Knox Ltd.
Caldwell Sr. John W.
Holloway III Edwin C.
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