Title:
【発明の名称】接続装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003525070
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting two members uses shape-memory technology. The connecting apparatus includes a first module having a connector portion adapted for connection to a first member, and a second module having a connector portion adapted for connection to a second member. Each module has a pair of flanges extending therefrom which are disposed about and overlap a portion of the connector portion of the other module. In one embodiment, a compression member at least partially formed of a shape-memory material is disposed adjacent to the flanges and has a first configuration at one temperature which allows relative movement between the modules, and a second configuration at a different temperature which limits relative movement between the modules. In another embodiment, each pair of flanges is at least partially formed of a shape-memory material and has a first configuration at one temperature which allows relative movement between the modules, and a second configuration at a different temperature which limits relative movement between the modules.
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Inventors:
Jeff Earl, Justice
Sherman, Michael Sea
Sherman, Michael Sea
Application Number:
JP2000613357A
Publication Date:
August 26, 2003
Filing Date:
March 22, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SDG Holdings Inc.
International Classes:
A61B17/56; A61B17/70; A61B17/00; (IPC1-7): A61B17/56
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kazuo Shamoto (4 outside)