3D printed metamaterial tissue-mimicking phantoms
US10726742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/386
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are described herein for producing a model of a biological tissue, comprising a primary elastic material formed in the shape of an organ, and a secondary stiffener material embedded in the primary elastic material, wherein the secondary stiffener material is formed into a metamaterial design that increases the elastic modulus of the model in at least one predetermined direction. Models in accordance with embodiments mimic both the shape and mechanical properties of the organ they depict.
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