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Flow regulating articles and methods of manufacture

US7854391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2006
Grant dateDec 21, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K31/002
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flow regulating article is provided. The flow regulating article, in an exemplary embodiment, includes a patterned structure. The patterned structure includes a shape memory alloy capable of changing shape at predetermined temperatures.

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