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Selectively activated shape memory device

  • US 6,323,459 B1
  • Filed: 04/18/2000
  • Issued: 11/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A shape memory device, comprising:

  • a tubular actuator formed from a shape memory alloy mesh and configured so that at least a portion of the actuator may be selectively activated; and

    a heating device coupled to the actuator and configured to provide heat to a selected section of the actuator to activate at least a portion of the selected section.

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