Active material based concealment assemblies

Details Active material based concealment assemblies Active material based concealment assemblies

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Gutman, H (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Handle or assist grip

C296S001070

Reexamination Certificate

active

07900986

ABSTRACT:
A concealment assembly includes a component, a member configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to conceal the component and the second form is configured to expose the component, thereby making the component accessible for use, appearance, or function, and an active material in operable communication with the member, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to transition the member from the first form to the second form.

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