Shear force gauge and method and apparatus for limiting embolectomy shear force

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4721507
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06872048

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A shear force gauge for applying tension to an elongate wire or a catheter element and continuously sensing the amount of such tension. The gauge comprises a clamp adapted to frictionally engage the elongate element and a spring gauge secured to the clamp to apply tension thereto. In the preferred embodiment, the clamp is adjustable to permit the elongate element to slip relative thereto upon reaching a predetermined tension limit.

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FOGARTY THOMAS JPORTOLA VALLEY CA

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Chin, Albert K Palo Alto, CA 299 28233

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