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Electroactive polymer systems

US8718313B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2008
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249953
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electroactive polymer devices are provided. A device includes a membrane and a collapsible electroactive polymer element. The element is in an expanded configuration without voltage application and is in a collapsed configuration with a voltage application. The element is covered by the membrane.

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