Thermally expandable, viscosity modified wax compositions and method of use in actuators
US5709740A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/0016
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thermally expandable wax composition and its use in polymer-based actuators is disclosed and claimed. The compositions are wax-based and include conductive filler as well as a viscosity modifier to stabilize the composition against segregation. Optionally included are thermoxidative stabilizers.
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