Smart seals and other elastomer systems for health and pressure monitoring
US8943884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/017
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus for monitoring a material configured to perform one or more functions or for actuating the material. One or more electrodes are coupled to the material. An electronic device is coupled to the one or more electrodes and is configured to detect an electrical characteristic of the material to monitor the material or to apply an electrical stimulus to actuate the material.
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