Gel release device

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2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

With electrical means

Indicating

C166S067000, C166S328000, C166S075150

Reexamination Certificate

active

10495054

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for holding and releasing an object, such device having a body with a cavity in which the object is accommodatable, an elastic retaining member for retaining the object in the cavity, and, a pushing member for pushing the object out of the body past the retaining member. The pushing member has a first stimuli responsive gel, which has a volume that varies in response to variation of a selected physical stimulating parameter and a controller capable of activating the pushing member by stimulating the first gel.

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