System and method of manufacturing prostheses
US11311370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments here provide a method of manufacturing including steps of determining a dimension of a three dimensional prosthesis wherein an external contour matches the three dimensional contour of the anatomical structure of the person and a three dimensional internal architecture is incorporated that includes of a plurality of void spaces separated by a plurality of internal walls wherein the three dimensional internal architecture is selected to match the first Young's modulus of elasticity specific to the anatomical structure of the person and the prosthesis is dispensed layer by layer using additive manufacturing technique. Filler material is chosen in filled in at least one of the plurality of void spaces separated by a plurality of internal walls. The desired elastic and mechanical properties close to natural anatomical structure of a person is achieved.
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