A device for obtaining selective rigidity with respect to a patient is provided. The device includes a scaffold that is arranged to be flexible when in a first relaxed configuration, wherein the scaffold is configured to become substantially more rigid when a suction force is applied thereto. The scaffold comprises first and second opposing outer flexible layers that are sealed together to form a plurality of elongate pockets therein, and an expanded structure disposed within the plurality of elongate pockets and in communication with a vacuum port that receives the suction force.
申请公布号
WO2014150403(A1)
申请公布日期
2014.09.25
申请号
WO2014US23159
申请日期
2014.03.11
申请人
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
发明人
MELSHEIMER, JEFFRY, S.;EELLS, ROBERT, M.;VAN WYK, KRISTEN