Thermo-electric grip for holding soft tissue
US6547783B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0237
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A grip for holding soft materials is described wherein the gripping surface of the grip is cooled by a thermo-electric cooler. The grip of the present invention includes grip members having opposed gripping surfaces that contact the soft material. The grip does not require use of cryogenic materials and is suitable for use in contact with fluids at body temperature. The temperature of the grip can be easily controlled.
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