Instrument for the application of controlled mechanical loads to tissues in sterile culture
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed facilitating the application of forces and measurement of dimensions of a test subject. In one arrangement the test subject is coupled to a forcing frame and controlled forces applied thereto by a series of guideways and sliders. The sliders, which contact the test subject are in force transmitting relation to a forcing frame. Tension, compression and bending forces can be applied to the test subject. Force applied to the test subject is measured and controlled. A dimensional characteristic of the test subject, such as growth, is measured by a linear variable differential transformer. The growth measurement data can be used to control the force applied. Substantially uniaxial stretching is achieved by placing the test subject on an elastic membrane stretched by an arrangement of members securing the elastic member to the forcing frame. 8 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Liveco Inc
- OSTI Identifier:
- 46304
- Patent Number(s):
- 5406853
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-082,064
- Assignee:
- John Chatillon and Sons, Inc., Greensboro, NC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-86ER80373
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 18 Apr 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 55 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, BASIC STUDIES; ANIMAL TISSUES; ANIMAL GROWTH; MEASURING METHODS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; DESIGN
Citation Formats
Lintilhac, P M, and Vesecky, T B. Instrument for the application of controlled mechanical loads to tissues in sterile culture. United States: N. p., 1995.
Web.
Lintilhac, P M, & Vesecky, T B. Instrument for the application of controlled mechanical loads to tissues in sterile culture. United States.
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"Instrument for the application of controlled mechanical loads to tissues in sterile culture". United States.
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abstractNote = {Apparatus and methods are disclosed facilitating the application of forces and measurement of dimensions of a test subject. In one arrangement the test subject is coupled to a forcing frame and controlled forces applied thereto by a series of guideways and sliders. The sliders, which contact the test subject are in force transmitting relation to a forcing frame. Tension, compression and bending forces can be applied to the test subject. Force applied to the test subject is measured and controlled. A dimensional characteristic of the test subject, such as growth, is measured by a linear variable differential transformer. The growth measurement data can be used to control the force applied. Substantially uniaxial stretching is achieved by placing the test subject on an elastic membrane stretched by an arrangement of members securing the elastic member to the forcing frame. 8 figs.},
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