Flexible electrically conductive nanotube sensor for elastomeric devices
US8746075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y15/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible substrate has a major surface and a sensor attached to and aligned with the major surface of the substrate. The sensor may have an elastic body containing conductive nanotubes homogeneously distributed therein to form a conductive path and at least two electrodes in electrical connection with the conductive path. Balloons and flexible elements used in medical procedures are particularly useful.
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