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Methods of rapid 3D nano/microfabrication of multifunctional shell-stabilized liquid metal pipe networks and insulating/metal liquids electro-mechanical switch and capacitive strain sensor

  • US 10,451,494 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2015
  • Issued: 10/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electric switch apparatus, comprising:

  • a base comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein the base comprises a flexible polymer and a strain-dependent gate coupling the first channel to the second channel;

    an electrode disposed in the first channel, wherein the electrode comprises a cavity and a liquid metal disposed in the cavity; and

    an electrically insulating liquid at least partially disposed in the second channel, wherein in a strained condition a portion of the electrically insulating liquid extends into the first channel dividing the electrode into at least two electrically isolated chambers within the first channel, and wherein in an unstrained condition the cavity of the electrode is undivided.

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