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Thermally expandable, viscosity modified wax compositions and method of use in actuators

US5709740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1996
Grant dateJan 20, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 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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