公开(公告)号：US20190004395A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US16066330

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: NEWPORT CORPORATION

Inventor： Kay MITTLER ,  Olaf SPIEWEG ,  Dennis GRUNOW

IPC: G02F1/35 ,  F03G7/06 ,  C22F1/00 ,  G02F1/355

CPC classification number: G02F1/3501 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22C38/42 ,  C22C38/44 ,  C22F1/006 ,  F03G7/065 ,  G02F1/3525 ,  G02F1/3551 ,  G02F2001/3505

Abstract: Systems and methods for shifting a position of one or more optical elements are disclosed. In embodiment, a system may include a housing having a chamber formed therein, at least one non-linear crystal disposed in the chamber, the non-linear crystal configured to receive at least one incident signal and to convert a wavelength of at least a portion of the incident signal, and at least one shape memory alloy element disposed such that thermal or electrical energy applied to the shape memory alloy causes movement of the non-linear crystal.

公开(公告)号：US10047421B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14940351

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: SMARTER ALLOYS INC.

Inventor： Mohammad Ibrahem Khan ,  Yunhong Norman Zhou

IPC: C22B9/22 ,  C22F1/00 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/062 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B29C71/04 ,  C22C19/00 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/60 ,  B23K26/402 ,  C22F1/10 ,  B29C35/02 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B23K103/00

CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  B23K26/0006 ,  B23K26/062 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/355 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K26/402 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B23K26/53 ,  B23K26/60 ,  B23K2103/42 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B29C35/0266 ,  B29C71/04 ,  B29C2035/0838 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22B9/223 ,  C22C19/007 ,  C22F1/10

Abstract: A method for treating a material comprising: applying energy to a predetermined portion of the material in a controlled manner such that the local chemistry of the predetermined portion is altered to provide a predetermined result. When the material is a shape memory material, the predetermined result may be to provide an additional memory to the predetermined portion or to alter the pseudo-elastic properties of the shape memory material. In other examples, which are not necessarily restricted to shape memory materials, the process may be used to adjust the concentration of components at the surface to allow the formation of an oxide layer at the surface of the material to provide corrosion resistance; to remove contaminants from the material; to adjust surface texture; or to generate at least one additional phase particle in the material to provide a nucleation site for grain growth, which in turn, can strengthen the material.

公开(公告)号：US09878366B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14269968

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.

Inventor： William B. Johnson

IPC: A61C5/02 ,  B21K5/02 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D9/00 ,  C21D9/56 ,  A61C5/42 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/10

CPC classification number: B21K5/02 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D9/0068 ,  C21D9/56 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/10 ,  Y10T29/49567

Abstract: A fatigue-resistant Nitinol instrument has a working portion in the deformed monoclinic martensitic state and an austenite finish temperature in the range of 40° to 60° C. Because the operating environment of the instrument is about 37° C., the working portion remains in the monoclinic martensitic state during its use. The relatively high austenite finish temperature and fatigue resistance is achieved by subjecting the nickel-titanium alloy to a final thermal heat treat in a temperature range of about 410° to 440° C. while the nickel-titanium alloy is under constant strain of about 3 to 15 kg. Further, the high austenite finish temperature is achieved without subjecting the alloy to thermal cycling to produce shape memory. Additionally, there are no intermediate processing steps occurring between obtaining a finished diameter of the wire or blank through cold working and the final thermal heat treat under constant strain.

公开(公告)号：US09724494B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13172278

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: Raleigh A. Purtzer

Inventor： Raleigh A. Purtzer

IPC: A61M25/09 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K35/00 ,  B23K35/02 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/18 ,  C21D7/02 ,  B23K103/14 ,  B23K103/04 ,  B23K103/18

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09108 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  B23K35/007 ,  B23K35/025 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K35/3006 ,  B23K35/3013 ,  B23K2103/05 ,  B23K2103/14 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  C21D7/02 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Shapeable guide wire devices and methods for their manufacture. Guide wire devices include an elongate shaft member having a shapeable distal end section that is formed from a linear pseudoelastic nickel-titanium (Ni—Ti) alloy that has linear pseudoelastic behavior without a phase transformation or onset of stress-induced martensite. Linear pseudoelastic Ni—Ti alloy, which is distinct from non-linear pseudoelastic (i.e., superelastic) Ni—Ti alloy, is highly durable, corrosion resistant, and has high stiffness. The shapeable distal end section is shapeable by a user to facilitate guiding the guide wire through tortuous anatomy. In addition, linear pseudoelastic Ni—Ti alloy is more durable tip material than other shapeable tip materials such as stainless steel.

公开(公告)号：US09567113B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13886980

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Mary M. Litwinski

IPC: B64G1/52 ,  B64G1/58 ,  F16J15/06 ,  C22F1/00 ,  F16J15/08

CPC classification number: B64G1/58 ,  B64C1/40 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22F1/006 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16J15/065 ,  F16J15/068 ,  F16J15/0806

Abstract: A thermal seal may include a flexible insulation layer, and an element made of shape memory alloy attached to the insulation layer, the element being treated to bend in response to heating, whereby an increase in the temperature of the element causes the insulation layer to transform from a first configuration to a second configuration.

Abstract translation: 热密封可以包括柔性绝缘层，以及由形状记忆合金制成的元件，附着在绝缘层上，所述元件被处理以响应于加热而弯曲，由此元件的温度升高导致绝缘层变形 从第一配置到第二配置。

公开(公告)号：US20160265093A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15033223

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: KINALCO, INC.

Inventor： Stian M. Ueland ,  Vivek R. DAVE

IPC: C22C38/58 ,  C22C9/04 ,  C22C9/02 ,  C22C30/02 ,  C22C30/04 ,  C22C30/06 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22C28/00 ,  C22C22/00 ,  C22C20/00 ,  C22C38/00 ,  C22C38/14 ,  C22C38/10 ,  C22C38/12 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/02 ,  C22C38/34 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22C5/02

CPC classification number: C22C38/58 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C5/02 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22C9/02 ,  C22C9/04 ,  C22C20/00 ,  C22C22/00 ,  C22C28/00 ,  C22C30/02 ,  C22C30/04 ,  C22C30/06 ,  C22C38/002 ,  C22C38/02 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/105 ,  C22C38/12 ,  C22C38/14 ,  C22C38/34 ,  C22F1/006 ,  F03G7/065 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H01B7/0009 ,  H01B7/40 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: A conductor that resists plastic deformation is provided for an electronic signal-carrying or electric power-carrying cable, cable assembly, or device. The conducting element itself has favorable mechanical properties and therefore combines plastic deformation resistance with conductance. In one embodiment, the superelastic conductor is fabricated using a shape memory alloy such that the transformation temperature of the superelastic conductor is set outside the useful operating range of the conductor. In another embodiment, the conductor is fabricated using a shape memory alloy that is nominally in a martensitic phase under stress free conditions. In both embodiments, the conductor microstructures are able to accommodate externally applied strain, bending, deformation, or other external displacement through mechanisms which do not involve plastic deformation.

Abstract translation: 为电子信号承载或电力供电电缆，电缆组件或设备提供抗塑性变形的导体。 导电元件本身具有良好的机械性能，因此结合了塑性变形阻力和电导率。 在一个实施例中，使用形状记忆合金制造超弹性导体，使得超弹性导体的相变温度设定在导体的有用工作范围之外。 在另一个实施例中，使用在无应力条件下名义上处于马氏体相的形状记忆合金来制造导体。 在两个实施例中，导体微结构能够通过不涉及塑性变形的机构来适应外部施加的应变，弯曲，变形或其它外部位移。

公开(公告)号：US20150218797A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14421398

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: S&P Clever Reinforcement Company AG

Inventor： Josef Scherer

IPC: E04B1/41

CPC classification number: E04B1/4157 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22C38/02 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/40

Abstract: Anchoring system is appropriate for solid rock and concrete (2) and any firm bearing system. The anchor rod (4) of for example a threaded bar out of a shape memory alloy (SMA) is held in the armature bore (3) with a filling compound (5) as anchoring means. For filling the achoring bore (3) between anchor rod (4) and wall of the armature bore (3) a heat resistant filling compound (5) of a polymer connection on a two-component-basis or such on a cementous basis is used. Then the anchor rod (4) is heated by heat input over its butt that is emerging the filling compound on its austenit phase, which pre tensions the anchor rod (4). Finally, after the cooling of the filling compound (5) the anchor rod (4) is cooling of to ambient temperature. A counter bearing board (10) lays on the outer wall (1) around the port of the armature bore (3) and is tensed up with the anchor rod (4).

Abstract translation: 锚固系统适用于固体岩石和混凝土（2）和任何坚固的轴承系统。 例如，形状记忆合金（SMA）中的螺纹杆的锚杆（4）以填充化合物（5）作为锚定装置保持在衔铁孔（3）中。 为了在锚杆（4）和衔铁孔（3）的壁之间填充锚定孔（3），使用基于双组分或基于胶结的聚合物连接的耐热填充化合物（5） 。 然后通过其在其奥氏体相上出现填充化合物的踵部的热输入将锚杆（4）加热，其预紧固锚杆（4）。 最后，在填充化合物（5）冷却之后，将锚杆（4）冷却至环境温度。 反作用轴承板（10）围绕衔铁孔（3）的端口放置在外壁（1）上，并与锚杆（4）紧紧接合。

公开(公告)号：US20150064053A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14474983

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha ,  National University Corporation Hokkaido University

Inventor： Kota Washio ,  Seiji Miura

IPC: C22C23/00 ,  C22C1/00

CPC classification number: C22C1/00 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C22C23/06 ,  C22C2200/00 ,  C22F1/006

Abstract: A pseudoelastic magnesium alloy contains magnesium as the main component thereof, and at least one element selected from Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu, wherein the pseudoelastic magnesium alloy has a unidirectional crystal structure.

Abstract translation: 一种伪弹性镁合金以镁为主要成分，选自Sc，Y，La，Ce，Pr，Nd，Pm，Sm，Eu，Gd，Tb，Dy，Ho，Er，Tm，Yb中的至少一种元素 和Lu，其中所述假弹性镁合金具有单向晶体结构。

公开(公告)号：US08714976B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13510500

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: William B. Johnson

Inventor： William B. Johnson

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: B21K5/02 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D9/0068 ,  C21D9/56 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/10 ,  Y10T29/49567

Abstract: A fatigue-resistant Nitinol instrument has a working portion in the deformed monoclinic martensitic state and an austenite finish temperature in the range of 40° to 60° C. Because the operating environment of the instrument is about 37° C., the working portion remains in the monoclinic martensitic state during its use. The relatively high austenite finish temperature and fatigue resistance is achieved by subjecting the nickel-titanium alloy to a final thermal heat treat in a temperature range of about 410° to 440° C. while the nickel-titanium alloy is under constant strain of about 3 to 15 kg. Further, the high austenite finish temperature is achieved without subjecting the alloy to thermal cycling to produce shape memory. Additionally, there are no intermediate processing steps occurring between obtaining a finished diameter of the wire or blank through cold working and the final thermal heat treat under constant strain.

Abstract translation: 耐疲劳的镍钛诺仪器具有在变形的单斜马氏体状态下的工作部分和在40°至60℃范围内的奥氏体终止温度。由于仪器的操作环境约为37℃，工作部分保持 在使用过程中呈单斜马氏体状态。 通过在约410℃至440℃的温度范围内对镍钛合金进行最终的热热处理，同时镍 - 钛合金处于约3的恒定应变下，可实现相对较高的奥氏体终止温度和耐疲劳性 至15公斤。 此外，在不对合金进行热循环以产生形状记忆的情况下实现高奥氏体终止温度。 另外，在通过冷加工获得线或坯料的最终直径和在恒定应变下的最终热热处理之间不存在中间加工步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20130240092A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13837704

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: YONG GAO ,  Dan Ammon

Inventor： YONG GAO ,  Dan Ammon

IPC: B22D25/02 ,  A61C7/20 ,  B23P15/00 ,  A61C5/02

CPC classification number: B22D25/02 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B23P15/00 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/04 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C19/007 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22C38/08 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C30B15/34 ,  C30B29/52 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A medical instrument comprising a mono-crystalline shape memory alloy and a method for forming thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种包括单晶形状记忆合金的医疗器械及其形成方法。