Systems and methods for manufacturing 3D printed medical devices
US11766538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for manufacturing an elongate medical device including various surface features. The system including a heating cartridge, a heating element, a filament handling system, a substrate handling system, a controller, and one or more additional components adapted to form the surface features on the medical device. The heating element melts a filament material within the heating cartridge to form a jacket of the medical device and the one or more additional components engages the outer surface of the jacket to create surface features.
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