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ACTIVE MATERIAL INSERTS FOR USE WITH HOLLOW STRUCTURES

  • US 20090066115A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2008
  • Published: 03/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A modifiable structural assembly comprising:

  • a hollow structural member defining an interior opening; and

    at least one insert securely positioned within the opening, and formed at least in part of an active material operable to selectively achieve first and second differing states when activated and deactivated respectively,said member and at least one insert being cooperatively configured to present a first assembly characteristic value when the material is in the first state, and a second value when the material is in the second state.

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