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Releasable seal assemblies and methods of use

  • US 20050230925A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2005
  • Published: 10/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A releasable seal assembly for selectively removing a component from an other component, wherein the component and the other component are in sealing engagement with the releasable seal assembly, the releasable seal assembly comprising:

  • a seal structure comprising an active material, wherein the active material is effective to undergo a change in at least one attribute in response to an activation signal, wherein the change in the at least one attribute changes a shape and/or modulus property of the seal structure;

    an activation device adapted to provide the activation signal in operative communication with the active material; and

    a controller in operative communication with the activation device.

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