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Pressure-compensating compositions and pads made therefrom

US5869164A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1996
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/239
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure compensating padding device comprising a flexible envelope and a deformable composition within said envelope, wherein said composition deforms in response to continuously applied pressure; but tends to maintain its shape and position in the absence of applied pressure; said composition comprising a fluid formed from a mixture of an oil and a thickener, wherein said composition maintains its fluid characteristic.

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