Allograft optimization system
US11772200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45196
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An allograft optimization system utilizes an optical system to determine the outer perimeter of a tissue blank for allograft cutting therefrom. The optical system determines an optimal allograft array pattern that can be derived from the irregular tissue blank and may include a plurality of various allograft shapes and sizes. A computer operates an allograft optimization computer program that receives input regarding the outer perimeter of the tissue blank. A cutting implement, such as a laser, is configured to cut the allografts from the irregularly shaped tissue blank according the allograft array pattern. The cutting implement is automatically actuated by an actuator with respect to the tissue blank to cut the allografts therefrom. The cutting implement may be a laser or a galvo laser that is directed by one or more mirrors. The tissue may be birth tissue including placental tissue and amnion.
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