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Mechanical switch with a curved bilayer background

US8361825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2011
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49105
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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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