A method of sequentially transitioning a thermally active shape memory
device progressively translocates the thermally active shape memory
device through a first controlled temperature zone and through an
additional controlled temperature zone. The thermally active shape memory
device is thermally transitioned and changed in geometric shape as a
result of thermal communication of the shape memory device with either or
both of the controlled temperature zones to produce a transitioned
thermally active shape memory device. Novel devices produced according to
the method are also disclosed.