Thermo-mechanically controlled implants and methods of use
US8980297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An implant comprises a structure that may be implanted into tissue and that has a first material property at normal body temperature. The first material property is variable at elevated temperatures above normal body temperature. The implant also has a plurality of particles dispersed in the structure that are adapted to convert incident radiation into heat energy when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation. The particles are in thermal contact with the structure such that exposure of the particles to incident radiation raises the temperature of the structure thereby changing the first material property relative to the first material property at normal body temperature.
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