Tensiometer utilizing elastic conductors
US8313443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/27
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tensiometer is an elastic conductor which comprises a mixture of an elastomer and carbon nanotubes. The tensiometer has a reproducible conductivity in order to measure and change in shape and tension of an object to which it is applied. The tensiometer is non-toxic and may be implanted into a human body.
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