A method is disclosed for utilizing a deformable article of manufacture formed at least partly of a shape memory alloy. The method includes the steps of deforming the article from a first predetermined configuration to a second predetermined configuration while the shape memory alloy is, at least partially,...http://www.google.de/patents/US20050043757?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050043757 - Medical devices formed from shape memory alloys displaying a stress-retained martensitic state and method for use thereof
