PAGE TITLE
Overview
PAGE SUMMARY
One aspect of the invention provides an articulating device including: an inflatable elastic layer and a textile shell surrounding or impregnated within at least a portion of the inflatable elastic layer. The textile shell includes at least two regions having different material properties or knit patterns. The textile shell selectively constrains expansion of the inflatable elastic layer to produce controlled bending or torsion. Another aspect of the invention provides an articulating device including: an inflatable elastic layer and a textile shell surrounding or impregnated within at least a portion of the inflatable elastic layer. The textile shell has a curved profile and selectively constrains expansion of the inflatable elastic layer to produce controlled bending.
IP STATUS
Intellectual Property and Development Status
United States Patent Pending- 15/123,031
https://www.google.com/patents/US20170067490?dq=15/123,031&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg6fX3t5bWAhUoB8AKHVAlDIYQ6AEIKDAA
Commercialization Opportunities
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Contact Information
Robert B. McGrath, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Vice Provost
Office of Technology Commercialization
Drexel University
3180 Chestnut Street, Ste. 104
The Left Bank
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-0303
Email: RBM26@Drexel.edu