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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101689 | Shape memory epoxy copolymer The shape memory polymers disclosed are a reaction product of at least one reagent containing two active amino-hydrogen or two active phenolic-hydrogen with at least one multifunctional cross linking reagent which contains at least three or more active amino- or phe... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8039572 | Shape memory cyanate ester copolymers Cyanate ester shape memory polymers (SMP). The polymers are preferably formed via reaction of a multifunctional cyanate ester and a mono functional cyanate ester and exist, in one inventive aspect, in the form of a cross-linked thermoset network. Optional catalysts ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033237 | Environmental condition cumulative tracking integration sensor using shape memory polymer The present invention utilizes the unique shape recovery properties of shape memory materials, especially shape memory polymers, to provide an inexpensive and easily identified method of determining when a product has been exposed to environmental conditions that wo... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8008409 | Energetic poly (azidoaminoethers) The currently disclosed device is a novel poly(azidoaminoether)-based energetic polymer utilizing a chemical design that possesses great versatility in tailoring properties such as endothermicity, oxygen balance, flexibility, toughness, and crystallinity. Furthermor... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7938923 | Method of making and using shape memory polymer composite patches A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7422714 | Method of using a shape memory material as a mandrel for composite part manufacturing A method of fabricating and using a removable, inflatable mandrel of shape memory polymer for use in manufacturing composite parts including the steps of providing a processed pre-form of shape memory polymer, replicating a mold with the shape memory polymer, using ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 6986855 | Structural and optical applications for shape memory polymers (SMP) The methods of manufacturing molds from shape memory materials and molds made thereby, in accordance with the present invention, provide numerous advantages for molding castable composite parts. The initial mold cost is low enough to accommodate economical productio... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6582658 | Fiber optic moisture sensor A fiber optic moisture sensor is described that can detect the presence or concentration of an analyte in an environment; additionally, a method for making the sensor is described. The invention consists of three primary components: a sensor head, an opti... | 06/24/2003 |
