Shape memory alloy fibers having rapid twitch response
US5092901A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modified shape memory alloy fibers exhibits a rapid twitch response under timulation by an action potential such as the heating effect of an electromagnetic pulse; in particular the relaxation time of the twitch response is considerably shortened as compared with that of the unmodified fibers; the modification is achieved by simultaneous application of a stretching force and a short, powerful electromagnetic pulse effective to bring about contraction resulting from the shape memory and change material properties; this application is carried out a plurality of times.
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