Patent ID: 6829399
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B81B,G02B

Abstract:
An optical switch device comprising:a substrate; a flexible membrane attached at least one end to a surface of the substrate in proximity to an optical port portion of the substrate, the flexible membrane being configured such that, in a first state, the flexible membrane is disposed over the optical port portion of the substrate such that light directed toward the optical port portion of the substrate impinges on the flexible membrane, and, in a second state, the flexible membrane is disposed to expose the optical port portion of the substrate such that light directed toward the optical port portion of the substrate impinges on the optical port portion of the substrate; and a plurality of dimples formed on the flexible membrane such that when the flexible membrane is in the first state, the flexible membrane contacts the substrate at the dimples; said dimples are fabricated with an interruption or hole in the conductor or the electrode in either said flexible membrane or said substrate or both in the area of and immediately surrounding said dimples.