Roof rack features enabled by active materials

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090159624A1
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11961250

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Roof rack features enabled by active materials are described. A concealment assembly for concealing a roof rack comprises a member configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to conceal the roof rack and the second form is configured to expose the roof rack; and an active material in operable communication with the member, wherein the active material is capable of undergoing a change in a property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in the property is effective to transition the member from the first form to the second form.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265

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Browne, Alan L Grosse Pointe , US 345 6404
Johnson, Nancy L Northville , US 367 5735

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