Devices and methods for tension measurements and applications of same
AssigneeVanderbilt University
InventorsJohn P. Wikswo, Philip C. Samson
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Abstract
A system for applying and measuring tensions of a plurality of bio-object constructs includes a base; and a flexible body disposed on the base, wherein the flexible body defines a plurality of construct holes for accommodating the plurality of bio-object constructs, such that when the flexible body is bent, the bending of the flexible body causes tensions to be applied to the plurality of bio-object constructs, thereby causing displacements of the plurality of bio-object constructs.
Claims9
A system for applying and measuring tensions of a plurality of bio-object constructs, comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a flexible body disposed on the base, wherein the flexible body defines a plurality of construct holes for accommodating the plurality of bio-object constructs, such that when the flexible body is bent, the bending of the flexible body causes tensions to be applied to the plurality of bio-object constructs, thereby causing displacements of the plurality of bio-object constructs.
A method for applying and measuring tensions of a plurality of bio-object constructs, comprising:
- providing a flexible body, wherein the flexible body defines a plurality of construct holes for accommodating the plurality of bio-object constructs, such that when the flexible body is bent, the bending of the flexible body causes forces to be applied to the plurality of bio-object constructs;
- and
- applying forces to the plurality of bio-object constructs, by bending the flexible body, thereby causing displacements of the plurality of bio-object constructs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.