Patents Assigned to Connecticut, University of
  • Blends of amorphous and semicrystalline polymers having shape memory properties
    Patent number: 7795350
    Abstract: A shape memory polymeric material has a glass transition temperature, Tg, exceeding room temperature and exhibits rubber modulus and elasticity derived substantially from physical crosslinks is prepared by blending components including one crystalline polymer and two amorphous polymers. Methods of preparing the polymeric materials and uses of the polymeric materials, for example, as smart medical devices, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Connecticut, University of
    Inventors: Patrick T. Mather, Changdeng Liu, Cheryl J. Campo