Thiol-vinyl and thiol-yne systems for shape memory polymers
US8846777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D175/16
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A variety of biomedical devices are provided which include thiol-ene or thiol-yne shape memory polymers. The biomedical devices of the invention are capable of exhibiting shape memory behavior at physiological temperatures and may be used in surgical procedures. Methods of making the devices of the invention are also provided.
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