CONFORMABLE LAYER UTILIZING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100197184A1
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12363210

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A conformable protective layer, such as a fabric or covering, adapted for overlaying an object or space, and presenting a condition, such as a geometric configuration or stiffness, includes at least one shape memory alloy, electroactive polymer, or similar active material based actuator operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to and/or removed from an external signal, and is configured such that the change is operable to autonomously modify the condition, or facilitate placement and removal of the layer.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C23-B21 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Browne, Alan L Grosse Pointe, US 345 6814
Johnson, Nancy L Northville, US 367 6136

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