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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2006
Joseph P. Corrado, Marlboro, NY (US);
Michael J. Fisher, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Gerald P. Monaco, Stanfordville, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Joseph P. Corrado, Marlboro, NY (US);
Michael J. Fisher, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Gerald P. Monaco, Stanfordville, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus used for actuation is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an actuation body having a gradually tapered wider end received at one end by an expandable member and at an opposing end by a drive shell. The actuation body being movable from a first position to a second position by means of the drive shell such that this movement causes a looser or tighter fit at the wider end with respect to the expandable member.