Patent ID: 7961073
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: H01H,H02J,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising the steps of: positioning in close proximity first and second elongate heat-deformable members, each of said first and second elongate heat-deformable members respectively having disposed thereon one of a pair of electrical contacts which rest in contact with each other when in a quiescent state; electrically connecting a first one of said pair of electrical contacts to an incoming power line and the second one of said pair of electrical contacts to an output conductor; placing a heating element proximate the second elongate heat-deformable member; positioning a resting member between said first and second elongate heat-deformable members; and controlling said heating element with a switch control signal, whereby said heating element controllably bends the second heat-deformable member while said resting member inhibits the first elongate heat-deformable member from following the bending of the second elongate heat-deformable member, thereby causing the pair of electrical contacts to open.