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Bent switching fluid cavity

  • US 6,841,746 B2
  • Filed: 04/14/2003
  • Issued: 01/11/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A switch, comprising:

  • a) first and second mated substrates defining therebetween first and second intersecting channels of a bent switching fluid cavity; and

    b) a switching fluid, held within the bent switching fluid cavity, that is movable between first and second switch states in response to forces that are applied to the switching fluid;

    wherein more of the switching fluid is forced into the first of the intersecting channels in the first switch state, and wherein more of the switching fluid is forced into the second of the intersecting channels in the second switch state.

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