Work holders – Holder encloses work
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Graybill, David E. (Department: 2822)
Work holders
Holder encloses work
C073S789000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07044461
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprising a shape memory alloy is configured as a ring shaped sample holder for a transmission electron microscope and imparts uniform biaxial strain on a thin film mounted within. The sample holder responds to a change in temperature by changing the inner diameter, which imparts biaxial strain. In other embodiments, the sample holder is configured to change the inner diameter and change the strain on a thin film reversibly and repeatedly. In further embodiments, the sample holder is non circular. In still further embodiments, the apparatus is configured as a prime mover of a reversible radial actuator. Methods for making and using the apparatus are included in other embodiments.
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Oshatz Daryl Patrick
Vestel Michael J.
Graybill David E.
Milner Joseph R.
The Regents of the University of California
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