EXPANDABLE MEMBER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130064627A1
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13609809

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The instant disclosure provides an apparatus, comprising a metallic body having at least one sidewall, wherein the sidewall encloses a void, and an expandable material retained within the void and encased by the sidewall; wherein the void comprises a first volume at a first temperature; and wherein, at a second temperature of at least about 500° C., the expandable material expands such that the void comprises a second volume, wherein the second volume is greater than the first volume, wherein, via the expansion of the expandable materials, the at least one sidewall exerts a pressure of at least about 150 psig. Methods are also provided.

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ALCOA USA CORP201 ISABELLA STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15212-5858

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Beeler, Richard M Saxonburg, US 3 2

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