Shape memory alloy wire actuated device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11976640
APP PUB NO 20220364551A1
SERIAL NO

17719981

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An actuator, a release device, and a method of actuating a release device are provided. The actuator comprises a housing defining a first path; an actuating element disposed within the first path, the actuating element being made from a shape memory alloy having a transition temperature, the actuating element being configured to couple with a power source, at least portion of the actuating element being further configured to not change shape when the power source applies a first current for a predetermined amount of time and moves at least a portion of the actuating element from the first position to a second position when the power source applies a second current; and a heat transfer material disposed in the first path between the actuating element and the housing.

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ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY640 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY CT 06070

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barglowski, Michael Simsbury, US 1 0
Kochanek, Andrew M Suffield, US 5 9
Macias, Luis E Dublin, US 1 0
Morlath, Robert Cheshire, US 1 0
Reddix, Zachary D East Hartford, US 1 0

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