| 发明名称 | Tissue support structure | ||
| 摘要 | An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus. | ||
| 申请公布号 | US9539082(B2) | 申请公布日期 | 2017.01.10 |
| 申请号 | US201013511690 | 申请日期 | 2010.11.24 |
| 申请人 | Emory University;Georgia Tech Research Corporation | 发明人 | Olsen Timothy W.;Rosen David W.;Melkote Shreyes N.;Mathai George K. |
| 分类号 | A61F2/02;A61F9/007 | 主分类号 | A61F2/02 |
| 代理机构 | Emory Patent Group | 代理人 | Emory Patent Group |
| 主权项 | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a component including: a first structure including a distinct geometric shape;a second structure including a distinct geometric shape opposing the first structure; anda link disposed between the first structure and the second structure, the link being a hinge or folded portion of a material; wherein the component is configured to transform between a first configuration and a second configuration; wherein the first configuration includes the component being rolled so to have a tube-like shape and the second configuration includes the component being unfurled; and wherein in the second configuration, the component is configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first structure and the second structure. | ||
| 地址 | Atlanta GA US | ||