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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2008
Tzony Siegal, Moshav Shoeva, IL;
Tzony Siegal, Moshav Shoeva, IL;
NonLinear Technologies Ltd., Ariel, IL;
Abstract
A device for forming structurally stable curved structures includes an elongated element () with a number of segments () interconnected at effective hinges () to allow deflection of each segment relative to adjacent segments between a reduced-curvature state and a flexed state. Neighboring segments have interlocking features () forming an inter-segment locking configuration such that, when the segments are deflected from the reduced-curvature state to the flexed state, the interlocking features interlock adjacent of the segments so as to retain the segments in the flexed state corresponding to a predefined curved configuration of the elongated element. Additionally, or alternatively, a leading portion () and a rear portion () of the elongated element have features forming at least part of a loop-lock configuration effective to lock together the leading portion and the rear portion so as to form a closed loop structure.