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Title: Bidirectional shape memory device

Abstract

A resistively heated shape memory polymer device is operated using resistive heating to heat the shape memory polymer device. The resistively heated shape memory polymer device is made by providing a wire that includes a resistive medium. The wire is coated with a first shape memory polymer. The wire is exposed and electrical leads are attached to the wire. In one embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a clot destruction device. In another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a microvalve. In another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a micropump. In yet another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a thermostat or relay switch.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1491253
Patent Number(s):
10107270
Application Number:
15/053,293
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F03 - MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS F03G - SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2016 Feb 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Marion, III, John E., Bearinger, Jane P., Wilson, Thomas S., Small, IV, Ward, and Maitland, Duncan J. Bidirectional shape memory device. United States: N. p., 2018. Web.
Marion, III, John E., Bearinger, Jane P., Wilson, Thomas S., Small, IV, Ward, & Maitland, Duncan J. Bidirectional shape memory device. United States.
Marion, III, John E., Bearinger, Jane P., Wilson, Thomas S., Small, IV, Ward, and Maitland, Duncan J. Tue . "Bidirectional shape memory device". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1491253.
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