Method and device for activating an element made of a shape...

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2004-08-26

2008-07-08

Stinson, Frankie L (Department: 1792)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Apparatus

With plural means for supplying or applying different fluids...

C134S186000, C251S011000

Reexamination Certificate

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07395825

ABSTRACT:
A simple and cost-effective method is provided, according to which a positive temperature component (PTC) element directly controls the element made of a shape memory alloy. A simple and cost effective device for performing the method has a PTC element series-connected upstream from the element made of a shape memory alloy, in the electric circuit for the element made of a shape memory alloy.

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