Title:
【発明の名称】選択的に活性化される形状記憶デバイス
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2001509231
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A shape memory device includes a shape memory alloy member configured to have at least a portion of the shape memory alloy member be selectively activated. A heating device is coupled to the member and configured to provide heat to a selected section of the member and activate at least a portion of the selected section.
Inventors:
Maynard Ronald S
Application Number:
JP52998698A
Publication Date:
July 10, 2001
Filing Date:
October 29, 1997
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Maynard Ronald S
International Classes:
A61B1/005; A61F2/92; A61M25/01; G01L11/00; F03G7/06; G01K11/00; (IPC1-7): F03G7/06; A61M25/01; G01K11/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Minoru Nakamura (6 outside)