Polymeric gloves having embedded surgical support systems and discrete elements

Abstract

A proximity switch system that includes a self-contained power consuming device and a power source in electrical communication with the power consuming element across a magnetic proximity switch is disclosed. The proximity switch system includes an external magnet removably coupled to the magnetic proximity switch. A method of storing and/or transporting a proximity switch system is also disclosed. The method includes providing the proximity switch system and removably coupling an external magnet to the magnetic proximity switch in a position to prevent the magnetic proximity switch from inadvertently switching on.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A proximity switch system, comprising:
 a self-contained power consuming device, comprising a power source in electrical communication with a power consuming element across a magnetic proximity switch; and   an external magnet removably coupled to said magnetic proximity switch.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said external magnet is positioned to prevent the magnetic proximity switch from switching on when the device is not in use. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a battery. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the power consuming element is a light source. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the proximity switch is a reed switch. 
     
     
         6 . A method of storing and/or transporting a proximity switch system, comprising:
 providing a self-contained power consuming device, comprising a power source in electrical communication with a power consuming element across a magnetic proximity switch; and   removably coupling an external magnet to said magnetic proximity switch in a position to prevent the magnetic proximity switch from inadvertently switching on.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising, transporting the self-contained power consuming device to a remote location. 
     
     
         8 . The method to  claim 6 , wherein the proximity switch is a reed switch.