Method and system for shape-memory alloy wire control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9687602
APP PUB NO 20150231329A1
SERIAL NO

14507484

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A method for controlling a device using a shape-memory alloy wire is disclosed. The method includes determining an ontime for the shape-memory alloy wire based on a target volume to be pumped by a pump plunger, determining the temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire and adjusting the ontime based on the temperature of the shape-memory alloy wire.

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  • DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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Gray, Larry B Merrimack, US 346 16016
Kamen, Dean Bedford, US 502 27506
Kerwin, John M Manchester, US 194 13888
Murphy, Colin H Cambridge, US 79 6438

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