Polymeric actuator

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2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Lipman, Bernard (Department: 1713)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Ion-exchange polymer or process of preparing

C521S030000, C521S031000, C521S032000, C204S252000, C204S282000

Reexamination Certificate

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10866965

ABSTRACT:
A polymeric actuator of simple structure, capable of being easily miniaturized, showing quick response and capable of generating large displacement. The polymeric actuator includes an ion-exchange resin product and metal electrodes. The ion-exchange resin product contains an alkylammonium. The metal electrodes are formed on the surface of the ion-exchange resin product and are insulated from each other. The polymeric actuator operates as an actuator by applying a potential difference between the metal electrodes when the ion-exchange resin product is in water-containing state to allow the ion-exchange resin product to undergo bending or deformation.

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