Active material enabled self-presenting devices

Details Active material enabled self-presenting devices Active material enabled self-presenting devices

2007-03-06

2011-11-08

Pape, Joseph (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Handle or assist grip

C296S214000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052188

ABSTRACT:
A self-presenting device includes, a member in physical communication with a vehicle surface, wherein the member is configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to store the member and the second form is configured to present the member, 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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