Pretensioner system and methods
US10168262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and methods for measuring the tension applied to a suture are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a housing comprising at least one attachment point for attachment of the suture, for the device to hang from the suture when a tension is applied to the suture. The device may also comprise a force sensing unit, contained in the housing and configured to measure the amount of tension applied to the suture.
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