Patent ID: 8258900
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch, comprising: (1) a substrate; (2) a first layer of a first material that is ferromagnetic, the first layer being disposed on the substrate, and the first layer comprising: (3) first and second terminals, mounted relative to the movable member such that when the movable member is in the first position, electrical current can flow between the first and second terminals; and (4) an electromagnet comprising a coil and a core, wherein the first layer does not comprise the core, and wherein the electromagnet is mounted relative to the first layer such that the core is in physical contact with the first layer and the first pad and second pad function as north and south poles of the electromagnet, and further wherein the movable member moves between the first position and second position based on a flow of electric current in the coil.