公开(公告)号：US07173096B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10683559

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: Patrick T. Mather ,  Changdeng Liu ,  Seung B. Chun ,  E. Bryan Coughlin

Inventor： Patrick T. Mather ,  Changdeng Liu ,  Seung B. Chun ,  E. Bryan Coughlin

IPC: C08F4/00

CPC classification number: C08G18/3893 ,  C08G61/08 ,  C08G2230/00 ,  C08L65/00

Abstract: Chemically crosslinked polycyclooctene having excellent shape recovery properties and a method for its synthesis via ring-opening methathesis polymerization of cyclooctene using the dihydroimidazolylidene-modified Grubbs catalyst are disclosed. The polycyclooctene products, following curing with dicumyl peroxide can be shaped, the shape memorized, a new shape imparted with the original shape being recoverable by suitable temperature adjustment. The dependence of shape memory characteristics on degree of crosslinking was established. In addition to polycyclooctene, blends thereof with other materials such as SBR, EVA, polyurethane rubbers, and inorganic fillers can be utilized to provide chemically crosslinked products having excellent and tailored shape memory properties.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有优异的形状恢复性的化学交联的聚环辛烯和通过使用二氢咪唑基改性的Grubbs催化剂的环辛烯的开环错位聚合合成方法。 多环辛烯产物在用过氧化二异丙苯固化后可以成型，形状记忆，赋予原始形状的新形状可通过适当的温度调节而恢复。 形状记忆特性对交联度的依赖性已被确立。 除了聚环辛烯之外，可以使用其与其它材料如SBR，EVA，聚氨酯橡胶和无机填料的共混物来提供具有优良和定制形状记忆性质的化学交联产物。

公开(公告)号：US07151157B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-19

申请号：US11072066

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Patrick T. Mather

Inventor： Patrick T. Mather

IPC: C08F6/00

CPC classification number: A61F7/02 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2002/30097 ,  A61F2007/0292 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  H01Q1/08

Abstract: A device and method are provided combining the thermal and mechanical attributes of two distinct materials: shape memory materials and super-cooled liquids (SCLs). In one example of the invention, the super-cooled liquid is contained within a shape memory polymer (SCL liquid is filled into a shape memory polymer tube), so that the heat released by the SCL when it is mechanically triggered to crystallize itself triggers the shape change of the shape memory polymer. The device is suitable as a reusable warmer, as a dental mold material, in medical applications where reusable heat packs are indicated, particularly for application to difficult contours, and for large deployable structures such as satellite antennae and temporary shelters.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法，其结合了两种不同材料的热和机械属性：形状记忆材料和超冷却液体（SCL）。 在本发明的一个实例中，超冷却液体被包含在形状记忆聚合物（SCL液体被填充到形状记忆聚合物管中）中，使得当机械触发自身结晶时由SCL释放的热量触发了 形状记忆聚合物的形状变化。 该装置适合作为可重复使用的加热器，作为牙科模具材料，用于指示可重复使用的热包，特别是用于难于轮廓的医疗应用以及用于诸如卫星天线和临时避难所的大型可部署结构。