Animated button utilizing shape memory wire

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1991-07-08

1992-08-18

Dorner, Kenneth J.

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40421, 40464, 446 14, A44C 300, G09F 1908

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051387794

ABSTRACT:
A battery operated animated button is disclosed which is worn by a user and includes a display portion which moves and may selectively display a hidden message or the like. The button includes a circuit board activated by batteries, with a wire of a titanium-alloy material activated by the circuit board to contract to move the display portion.

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