Selectively activated shape memory device

Details Selectively activated shape memory device Selectively activated shape memory device

1996-12-31

2000-06-06

Walberg, Teresa

Electric heating

Heating devices

Combined with diverse-type art device

219548, 604 53, 604 95, 604281, H05B 100

Patent

active

060721545

ABSTRACT:
A shape memory device includes a shape memory alloy member configured to have at least a portion of the shape memory alloy member be selectively activated. A heating device is coupled to the member and configured to provide heat to a selected section of the member and activate at least a portion of the selected section.

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