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US 8,066,462 B2Granted
Development in beam type fasteners
AssigneeTelezygology, Inc.
InventorsDickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann
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Abstract
The invention provides a fastener (10) which has an actuating means (12), a bias means (14) and a flexible core (16). The flexible core (16) has an means for engaging (18) which may be integral with but is preferable separate from the flexible core (16) The actuating means (12) includes a material adapted to contract when activated, such as shape memory alloy. Upon contraction of this material, the means for engaging (18) is movable between an engagement position and a disengagement position. The bias means (14) biases the flexible core (16) to the engagement position.
Claims10
A fastener including:
- a. actuating means including a material adapted to contract when activated;
- b. bias means;
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- c. a flexible core located between the actuating means and the bias means, the flexible core have a means for engaging;
- wherein the means for engaging is moveable upon contraction of the material, between an engagement position and a disengagement position, and wherein the bias means biases the flexible core to the engagement position.
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