Method and apparatus for preparing a contoured biological tissue
US9615922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly and methods for providing a contoured biological tissue are described. The assembly comprises a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is configured to receive a biological tissue. The second plate is configured to apply a compressive force on the biological tissue that is disposed on the first plate. One or both of the first and second plates comprise a defined shape and a contoured area within the defined shape. The contoured area comprises at least first and second elevations and a continuous transition between the first and second transitions. One or more energy sources is associated with one or both of the first and second plates. The one or more energy sources delivers energy while the second plate applies the compressive force on the biological tissue disposed on the first plate.
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