Electroactive polymer systems
US8718313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2031 |
Classification
- 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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