Dynamically rigidizing composite medical structures
US12329473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rigidizing device includes a plurality of layers and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.
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