Discrete active seal assemblies

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2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between fixed parts or static contact against...

Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or...

C277S644000, C277S648000, C277S650000, C277S651000, C277S921000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11074575

ABSTRACT:
Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.

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