Twist lock compliant needle for detection of contact
US11162923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2030/027
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A twist-lock compliant needle including a housing component surrounding a needle holder holding a rigidly mounted needle, the housing component including a biasing element disposed therein, wherein the biasing element compresses as a needle tip of the needle contacts a surface is provided. An associated method is also provided.
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