Flexible tool
US9016159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20323
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible tool comprises stiffening means switchable in use from a first state of relatively low stiffness to a second state of relatively high stiffness, and subsequently switchable from the second state back to the first state.
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