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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6946776 | Method and apparatus for maintaining a liquid metal switch in a ready-to-switch condition A method and apparatus for maintaining a liquid metal switch in a state of readiness for switching. The liquid metal switch has a liquid metal volume contained in a cavity of a switch body. A signal path though the cavity is made or broken by energizing an actuator ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6891315 | Shear mode liquid metal switch A piezoelectric relay is disclosed in which a liquid metal droplet is moved within a switching channel formed in relay housing. A signal path passing through the switching channel is blocked or unblocked by motion of the liquid metal droplet that coalesces with one ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6879089 | Damped longitudinal mode optical latching relay A piezoelectric optical relay is disclosed in which a solid slug moves within a switching channel formed in relay housing. An optical path passing through the switching channel is blocked or unblocked by motion of the solid slug. Motion of the solid slug is controll... | 04/12/2005 |
| 5076386 | Motorized bicycle A motorized bicycle includes a drive system which can be fitted quickly and easily onto an existing bicycle in such a manner that the bicycle can be pedalled in a free-wheeling mode in which the motorized system does not significantly increase the force n... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4014213 | Accumulator warning system An accumulator warning system utilizing an electric system with an electric signal and wherein a movable member is disposed in a container having a gas on one side of the member and oil on the other side of the member. The movable member moves toward elec... | 03/29/1977 |
