Shape memory polymer actuator and catheter

Patent · Tue Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 2007

OSTI ID:919854

Maitland, Duncan J ^[1]; Lee, Abraham P ^[2]; Schumann, Daniel L ^[3]; Matthews, Dennis L ^[4]; Decker, Derek E ^[5]; Jungreis, Charles A ^[6]

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1. Pleasant Hill, CA
2. Walnut Creek, CA
3. Concord, CA
4. Moss Beach, CA
5. Byron, CA
6. Pittsburgh, PA

An actuator system is provided for acting upon a material in a vessel. The system includes an optical fiber and a shape memory polymer material operatively connected to the optical fiber. The shape memory polymer material is adapted to move from a first shape for moving through said vessel to a second shape where it can act upon said material.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
• Patent Number(s): 7,291,154
• Application Number: 10/713,622
• OSTI ID: 919854
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English