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Memory Metals (MEMRYSAFE, FIRECHEK, ULTRAVALVE)A NASA contract led Memry Corporation to the development of commercial products based upon Shape Memory Effect, or the ability of certain metal alloys to change from one shape to another with temperature changes. MEMRYSAFE instantly restricts water flow in shower or sinks before scalding. ULTRAVALVE allows a user to preselect a bathing temperature. FIRECHEK is a fire control safety valve that detects unsafe temperatures and shuts off pneumatic pressure that operates control valves in industrial process lines containing hazardous gases or fluids.
Document ID
20020086323
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Spinoff 1991
ISBN: 0-16-035821-3
Subject Category
Metals And Metallic Materials
Report/Patent Number
ISBN: 0-16-035821-3
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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