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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2007
Filed:
May. 02, 2002
Susanne Viefers, Oslo, NO;
Tomas Nord, Göteborg, SE;
Jari Kinaret, Mölndal, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a nanotube device (), comprising a nanotube with a longitudinal and a lateral extension, a structure for supporting at least a first part of the nanotube, and first means for exerting a force upon the nanotube in a first direction defined by its lateral extension. At least a second part of the nanotube protrudes beyond the support of said structure, so that when said force exceeds a certain level, the second part of the nanotube will flex in the direction of its lateral extension, and thereby close a first electrical circuit. Suitably, the first means for exerting said force upon the nanotube is an electrical means, the force being created by applying a voltage to the means.