Medical devices incorporating SIM alloy elements
US5597378A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices which are currently proposed to use elements made form shape memory alloys may be improved by the use of stress-induced martensite alloy elements instead. The use of stress-induced martensite decreases the temperature sensitivity of the devices, thereby making them easier to install and/or remove.
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