Patent ID: 6165123
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A positioning device, comprising:a body having a first un-stressed configuration and at least one fluid channel to receive a fluid, the at least one fluid channel being constructed and arranged to transform the body of the positioning device from the first un-stressed configuration to a second configuration when fluid is forced into the at least one fluid channel; anda hand-held pressure control system that is in fluid communication with the at least one fluid channel and that alters a pressure of the fluid forced into the at least one fluid channel, the hand-held pressure control system having a body that includesa reservoir for storing the fluid and an opening that is in fluid communication with the reservoir, anda control, coupled to the opening, that allows the fluid to pass through the opening and return to the reservoir when the control is in a first state;wherein the control forces the fluid from the reservoir and through the opening when the control is in a second state; andwherein the hand-held pressure control system includes a bi-directional valve coupled to the control.