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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6972659 | Reusable shape memory alloy activated latch A mechanical release mechanism is provided. The mechanical release mechanism includes two structural members in slideable relation one to another. A latch holds one structural member in a latched position relative to the other structural member. A shape memory alloy... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6744344 | Compact disconnect switch A disconnect switch for the load circuit of a vehicle battery, includes a movable contact element (81) and a stationary contact element (64) that are linked with a locking mechanism. For releasing the locking mechanism a shape-memory alloy release elem... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6396382 | Thermally actuated control device A micro miniature solid state mechanical switch device operated by thermal energy for the control of thermal and electrical energy is shown. A gap in an energy path is bridged by an energy conductor that is mechanically moved into and out of operative pos... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6294977 | Thermal switch assembly A thermal switch assembly has a contact member of shape memory alloy sandwiched between a pair of electrically conductive outer members. A contact arm on the contact member has a deformed shape at normal temperatures and a recovered shape at elevated temp... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6255934 | Bistable actuation device An actuation device capable of changing its operating condition between a stable rest position and a stable work position has a monostable actuation unit with a body and at least a shaft movable as a function of the energization available to the actuation... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6078243 | Adaptive appliance control module including switching relay A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microproce... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6069551 | Thermal switch assembly A thermal switch assembly has a contact member of shape memory alloy sandwiched between a pair of electrically conductive outer members. A contact arm on the contact member has a deformed shape at normal temperatures and a recovered shape at elevated temp... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6034589 | Multi-layer and multi-element monolithic surface mount fuse and method of making the same A surface mount fuse includes a plurality of substrate/arc suppressive layers, a plurality of fusible elements positioned between the substrate/arc suppressive layers and terminations connected to the ends of the fusible elements, such that the fusible el... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6005469 | Thermal switch assembly A thermal switch having a current carrying switch blade actuator of shape memory metal has a resistance less than 20 milliohms. The actuator is deformed to less than about 8% strain, and a very hard high strength dielectric material is used for a spacer.... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5897055 | Actuator with an electrically heatable thermostatic operating element An actuator with an electrically heatable operating element, the housing of the operating element being held stationary in a mount of a base body, and a transfer element, which comprises two plastic molded parts, is provided between the piston and the ele... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5438309 | Over-current/over-temperature protection device An over-current/over-temperature protection device (1) which includes first and second electrical contacts (2,3), a separable resistance electrical current path (4) extending between the contacts, a breaker (6) and a heater. The heater comprises the separ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5160917 | Energy beam position detector An energy beam position detector including a shape memory alloy wire positioned at a boundary of acceptable beam trajectory. The wire is held under adjustable tension. A contraction detector monitors contraction of the wire. If the beam strays, is misalig... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5105178 | Over-current/over-temperature protection device An over-current/over-temperature protection device which includes first and second electrical contacts, a separable resistance electrical separable path extending between the contacts, a breaker means and a heater. The heater comprises the separable path.... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4718498 | Automatic trigger mechanism for portable fire extinguishers A flame sensing device is connected to complete a circuit to supply current to an electromagnet to release fire extinguishing fluid to extinguish the flames. The flame sensing device includes a first spring which extends when heated, and a second spring i... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4244140 | Toys with shape memory alloys Toys of any shape which recover their original shapes after deformation when they are heated by electrical or thermal stimulus are introduced. The deformation and shape recovery action can be repeated. The form regaining action is achieved by a special ch... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4152688 | Air flow switch An electrical switch responsive to air flow having an insulated base with a snap action switch mounted thereupon. The snap action switch with an actuating pin impinging on one end of a bar that is mounted on a pivot and axially movable. The other end of t... | 05/01/1979 |
| 3955066 | Temperature regulation of heating cylinder A thermostatic regulating device for the surface of a heating cylinder of a cooking appliance consisting essentially of a stretched metal wire applied along a spiral path with a wide helix angle to the surface of the cylinder, the variations in the length... | 05/04/1976 |
