Method of using shape memory polymers

Details Method of using shape memory polymers Method of using shape memory polymers

2009-01-20

2010-06-01

Wyrozebski, Kat (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article

C264S309000, C425S110000

Reexamination Certificate

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07727450

ABSTRACT:
A method includes providing a shape memory polymer in a permanent shape, where the permanent shape is at least part of a predetermined part shape, converting the shape memory polymer from the permanent shape into a temporary shape, where the temporary shape is more open than the permanent shape. The method further includes spraying a material onto at least one surface of the shape memory polymer in its temporary shape and reverting the shape memory polymer, having the material on the at least one surface, back to the permanent shape.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6986855 (2006-01-01), Hood et al.
patent: 2005/0211870 (2005-09-01), Browne et al.
patent: 2008/0086113 (2008-04-01), Tenney et al.

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