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A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be

A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be determined and/or optimized separately. The first metallic lamina and the first dielectric lamina may comprise aluminized mylar. The third lamina may or may not be made of a dielectric material. The thin laminate film structure may further comprise a second metallic lamina formed on a surface of the third lamina opposite the first metallic lamina and a second dielectric lamina formed on a surface of the second metallic lamina opposite the third lamina. In such a case, the thin laminate film structure allows dual-direction actuation of electrostatically and/or magnetically driven devices, such as microdevice valves, in which the thin laminate film structure may be employed.

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A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be

A thin laminate film structure comprises a first metallic lamina formed on a surface of a first dielectric lamina and a third lamina formed on a surface of the first metallic lamina opposite the first dielectric lamina. Electrical and mechanical properties of the thin laminate film structure may be determined and/or optimized separately. The first metallic lamina and the first dielectric lamina may comprise aluminized mylar. The third lamina may or may not be made of a dielectric material. The thin laminate film structure may further comprise a second metallic lamina formed on a surface of the third lamina opposite the first metallic lamina and a second dielectric lamina formed on a surface of the second metallic lamina opposite the third lamina. In such a case, the thin laminate film structure allows dual-direction actuation of electrostatically and/or magnetically driven devices, such as microdevice valves, in which the thin laminate film structure may be employed. ion from a group consisting of handrail, post and stile. 11. An umbrella support bracket, comprising: a first end, which defines a generally circular socket and a lateral opening there into, wherein the first end is operable to laterally engage a generally vertically oriented umbrella support pole along a midline portion; a second end operable to engage a component of a deck rail; and a body that connects the first end to the second end. 12. The umbrella support bracket of claim 11, wherein the support bracket further comprises a grommet displaced generally concentric with the socket. 13. The umbrella support bracket of claim 11, wherein the second end comprises: an attachment plate configured for attachment to the component of the deck rail; and a fastener that rotationally couples the body to the attachment plate. 14. The umbrella support bracket of claim 11, wherein the body is configured to rotate, with respect to the attachment plate, between at least an operating position and a storage position. 15. An umbrella support bracket, comprising: first means for laterally engaging an umbrella support pole along a midline portion; second means for engaging a component of a deck rail; and third means for connecting the first means to the second means. 16. A method of using a support bracket to support a deck appurtenance, comprising: with a first end of the support bracket, laterally engaging a support pole along a midline portion, wherein the support pole supports the deck appurtenance; and with a second end of the support bracket, engaging a component of a deck rail. 17. The method of claim 16 wherein the deck appurtenance comprises a selection from the group consisting of "Tiki" torch, lantern, umbrella and light. 18. The method of claim 16 wherein the component of the deck rail comprises a selection from a group consisting of handrail, post and stile.