Flow regulating articles and methods of manufacture
US7854391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2028 |
Classification
- 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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