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US 8,805,470 B2Granted
Device with encapsulated gel
AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorsElizabeth A. Afanasewicz, Robert P. Harhen, Adam J. Young, Rafael M. Cordero
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Abstract
Apparatus and techniques are provided for interfacing a device with a surface. The apparatus and techniques provide gel encapsulation and isolation mechanisms to extend the shelf-life of the preparation devices, allow for the use of more effective materials, and improve the quality of the contact between a device and an application surface. Particular embodiments of these apparatus and techniques suitable for use in medical contexts are also provided.
Claims24
A device for preparing a subject, comprising:
- at least one capsule containing a gel;
- a contact portion comprising a plurality of tines, positioned above the gel capsule;
- an actuation surface, positioned above the contact portion;
- and
- a visual feedback mechanism that indicates that the gel has been released, wherein the visual feedback mechanism comprises a color change of the gel;
- wherein, when the capsule of the preparation device is in contact with a subject, applying a downward force to the actuation surface causes the contact portion to compress the capsule and release the gel contained therein.
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A device for preparing a subject, comprising:
- at least one toroidal capsule containing a gel;
- a contact portion comprising a plurality of tines, positioned above the gel capsule;
- and
- an actuation surface, positioned above the contact portion;
- wherein, when the capsule of the preparation device is in contact with a subject, applying a downward force to the actuation surface causes the contact portion to compress the capsule and release the gel contained therein.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.