Shape memory polymer which functions as a dry adhesive clamp and methods of making and using the same

US9222007B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9222007-B2
Application numberUS-201213613528-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 13, 2012
Priority dateSep 13, 2012
Publication dateDec 29, 2015
Grant dateDec 29, 2015

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One embodiment of the invention includes a shape memory polymer which functions similar to a traditional mechanical clamp. A shape memory polymer may exhibit adhesive properties when heated above its glass transition temperature. The shape memory polymers may function as a reversible dry adhesive clamp.

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What is claimed is: 1. A product comprising: a shape memory polymer which functions as a reversible dry adhesive comprising a shape memory polymer composition which exhibits adhesive properties when heated above its glass transition temperature wherein the shape memory polymer composition comprises a mixture of Bisphenol A/Epichlorohydrin epoxy resin with Polyoxypropylenediamine and octadecyl amine, at a mole ratio of 20:0.5:19; wherein the shape memory polymer which functions a…

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  • Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

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What does patent US9222007B2 cover?
One embodiment of the invention includes a shape memory polymer which functions similar to a traditional mechanical clamp. A shape memory polymer may exhibit adhesive properties when heated above its glass transition temperature. The shape memory polymers may function as a reversible dry adhesive clamp.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Xie Tao, Wang Chen-Shih, Gm Global Tech Operations Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C09J163/00. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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