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Spring-over-muscle actuator

  • US 20070129653A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2004
  • Published: 06/07/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A muscle actuator comprising an inner bladder comprising a first end and a second end and the inner bladder being configured to communicate with a pneumatic source, a braided material wrapped over at least a substantial portion of the inner bladder, an end fitting attached to both the first end and the second end, and a helical coil spring positioned over at least a portion of the braided material or inside the inner bladder.

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