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    HEAT RESPONSIVE VALVE FOR FLUIDS

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    Configurable Components For Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators

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    ACTUATOR WITH CONTRACTING MEMBER

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    ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE WITH A VARIABLE VOLUME CHAMBER

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    • University of Washington
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