Implantable actuating mechanism
US6579225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable actuating mechanism for an implant that can be switched between two stable states or positions, has a supporting element and a spring-loaded actuating element that can be moved relative to the supporting element. The actuating element is guided through the supporting element and has an actuator portion, located beyond the supporting element that triggers the switching between the two stable states of the implant.
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