Structure utilizing a shape-memory alloy fastener
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Jul 18, 2000
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Aug 12, 1998
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Abstract
A structure includes an electronic device support, an electronic device, and a fastener for the electronic device support and the electronic device. There is a first dovetail slot in the electronic device support and a second dovetail slot in the electronic device. The first dovetail slot and the second dovetail slot are in a facing relationship. A bar of a shape-memory alloy in the recovered state is received into the first slot and the second slot and has a cross sectional shape with V-shaped grooves on its opposing lateral sides engaging the first dovetail slot and the second dovetail slot.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION | P O BOX 956 200 N SEPULVEDA BLVD EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 |
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- 1998 Application Filing Year
- B25G Class
- 103 Applications Filed
- 40 Patents Issued To-Date
- 38.84 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Kellberg, Christian J | El Segundo, CA | 2 | 52 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 52 |
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- 15 Citation Count
- B25G Class
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