Various embodiments of the shape memory alloy staple include features such as barbs on the inner and outer surfaces of the prongs in the shape memory alloy staple as well as...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020019636?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020019636 - Shape memory alloy sampleAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS20020019636 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 09/