Goods & Services

Software and software applications for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, and optimizing digital images and files, in particular for three-dimensional (3D) printing and other related technologies; software and software applications for analyzing digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for the management and making available of digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for controlling production processes, in particular of three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; software and application software for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; software and application software for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; all aforementioned goods, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking. Scientific and technological services, as well as related research and design services; aforementioned services, whether online or not; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and making available of digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as, in particular, three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; providing software [SaaS] for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes, such as in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; providing software [SaaS] for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, and distribution; providing software [SaaS] for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; services of an application service provider, namely the hosting and making available of third-party digital files, software, and software applications; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, optimizing, managing, and making available digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as particularly three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments, and for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises and research institutions; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence, and for machine learning; all aforementioned services, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking.

Goods & Services

(1) Software and software applications for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, and optimizing digital images and files, in particular for three-dimensional (3D) printing and other related technologies; software and software applications for analyzing digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for the management and making available of digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for controlling production processes, in particular of three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; software and application software for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; software and application software for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; all aforementioned goods, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking. (1) Scientific and technological services, as well as related research and design services; aforementioned services, whether online or not; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and making available of digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as, in particular, three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; providing software [SaaS] for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes, such as in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; providing software [SaaS] for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, and distribution; providing software [SaaS] for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; services of an application service provider, namely the hosting and making available of third-party digital files, software, and software applications; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, optimizing, managing, and making available digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as particularly three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments, and for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises and research institutions; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence, and for machine learning; all aforementioned services, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking.

Goods & Services

Software and software applications for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, and optimizing digital images and files, in particular for three-dimensional (3D) printing and other related technologies; software and software applications for analyzing digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for the management and making available of digital files and images (including 2D images and 3D images); software and software applications for controlling production processes, in particular of three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; software and application software for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; software and application software for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; all aforementioned goods, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking. Scientific and technological services, as well as related research and design services; aforementioned services, whether online or not; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and making available of digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as, in particular, three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; development, installation, and updating of software and software applications for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management, and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications, in particular software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; providing software [SaaS] for the design, preparation, analysis, editing, optimization, management, and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes, such as in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments; providing software [SaaS] for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions, and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, and distribution; providing software [SaaS] for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; services of an application service provider, namely the hosting and making available of third-party digital files, software, and software applications; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for designing, preparing, analyzing, editing, optimizing, managing, and making available digital images and files, for controlling production processes such as particularly three-dimensional (3D) printers and other related devices and instruments, and for setting up and managing business ecosystems of enterprises and research institutions; setting up an Internet and cloud platform for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence, and for machine learning; all aforementioned services, excluding those intended for use in or related to the domains of expense management, cash management, financial technology, business banking, invoice payments and travel booking.

Goods & Services

Medical software for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis. Software as a service for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis.

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of additive manufacturing, preferably for producing articles and devices such as medical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a powder comprising spherical polyester particles, production processes thereof, and the use of said powder in additive manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/12 - Powdering or granulating
• B29B 9/12 - Making granules characterised by structure or composition
• B29B 9/16 - Auxiliary treatment of granules
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

Systems and methods of providing augmented reality assisted surgery are disclosed. Certain aspects provide a method including generating a virtual scene comprising one or more virtual elements comprising one or more anatomical elements corresponding to one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes identifying one or more references in an actual physical scene comprising the one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes registering the virtual scene to the one or more references to generate an augmented scene. The method further includes displaying the augmented scene on a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a method for controlling airflow in a lung of a respiratory system of a patient. The method generally includes placing a device in an airway passage, wherein the device comprises: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a lumen from a proximal end to a distal end of the device and changing a volume of the lumen over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
• A61L 31/10 - Macromolecular materials

Goods & Services

(1) Medical software for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis. (1) Software as a service for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis.

Goods & Services

Medical software for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis. Software as a service for planning medical procedures and for post-operative analysis.

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible scaffold implant comprising a plurality of layered structures, the plurality of layered structures comprising: a first layered structure having a three-dimensional (3D) shape and formed from a bioresorbable material, and a second layered structure conforming to the corresponding 3D shape of the first layered structure and formed from the bioresorbable material. The first layered structure is arranged in proximity to the second layered structure. The first layered structure is configured to dissolve for resorption at a different rate than the second layered structure based on design elements of the first layered structure and the second layered structure. The plurality of layered structures are flexible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/12 - Mammary prostheses
• A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Certain aspects of the disclosure provide a method for predicting adverse effects due to cardiac valve treatments. The method includes obtaining at least one shape representation of a patient heart anatomy; determining one or more features of the patient heart anatomy based on analyzing the at least one shape representation of the patient heart anatomy; generating a set of labeled patient data; providing the set of labeled patient data as inputs to a machine learning model; receiving, from the machine learning model, one or more risk scores representing predicted risk probabilities associated with performing one or more cardiac valve treatments on the patient heart anatomy; and generating, for display, an output comprising a risk assessment associated with performing the one or more cardiac valve treatments based on the one or more risk scores.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders

Abstract

A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

Certain aspects provide a method for creating a discrete set of variants of a customizable wearable object, comprising: receiving a baseline 3D design file for a baseline 3D customizable wearable object; obtaining a fitting population comprising a set of 3D anatomy models representing potential wearers of the customizable wearable object; generating a plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects based on fitting the baseline 3D customizable wearable object to each 3D anatomy model of the set of 3D anatomy models; selecting one or more of the plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects as the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object; and generating a set of 3D design files corresponding to the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
• A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a method for controlling airflow in a lung of a respiratory system of a patient. The method generally includes placing a device in an airway passage, wherein the device comprises: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a lumen from a proximal end to a distal end of the device and changing a volume of the lumen over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A61L 31/10 - Macromolecular materials

Abstract

A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates
• A61B 17/15 - Guides therefor
• A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
• A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills
• A61B 17/68 - Internal fixation devices
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• A61B 17/68 - Internal fixation devices

Goods & Services

Metal castings; metal foundry moulds and cores; metal castings [rough, partially or fully machined]; cast iron, unwrought or semi-wrought. Machines, mechanical appliances and tools [not hand-operated] for the manufacture of cores and moulds for foundry purposes; machines, mechanical devices and tools [not hand-operated] for the manufacture and processing of castings of any kind; foundry machines; moulds [parts of machines]. Foundry moulds, not of metal; cores and core sleeves for foundry use, not of metal. Customer-specific contract manufacturing of all types of castings, including prototypes, functional models and small series; machining of all types of cast parts, including prototypes, functional models and small series; foundry services, namely casting and machining of castings for third parties; custom 3D printing for others; customised 3D printing for others; metal treating; metal fabrication and finishing services; custom manufacture of metal hardware; custom manufacture of molded components; additive manufacturing of metal parts for third parties. Technical consultation and research; research laboratories; engineering services in the field of foundry technology and the production and development of all types of castings; design of 3D models for 3D printing; 3D scanning services; provision of model files for 3D printing.

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

Systems and methods of valve quantification are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of mitral valve quantification is provided. The method includes generating a 3-D heart model, defining a 3-D mitral valve annulus, fitting a plane through the 3-D mitral valve annulus, measuring the distance between at least two papillary muscle heads, defining an average diameter of at least one cross section around the micro valve annulus, and determining a size of an implant to be implanted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
• A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 17/10 - Volume description, e.g. cylinders, cubes or using CSG [Constructive Solid Geometry]

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of determining a virtual occlusion. The method may include obtaining a 3-D representation of a patient's first and second jaw portions. The method may further include, with the 3-D representation, representing in a GUI an initial position of the first jaw portion relative to the second jaw portion, the initial position being defined by six pre-determined degrees of freedom relative to a coordinate system fixed relative to the first jaw portion. The method may further include receiving user input of changes at least one degree of freedom, and automatically adjusting at least one other degree of freedom to minimize a vertical distance of the control point to the origin, thereby determining a virtual occlusion. The method may further include representing, in the GUI, the first and second jaw portions in the determined virtual occlusion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/05 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for determining occlusion
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61C 13/34 - Making or working of models, e.g. preliminary castings, trial denturesDowel pins
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• G05B 19/4099 - Surface or curve machining, making 3D objects, e.g. desktop manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for creating treatment plan for medical treatment on anatomical structure of interest of patient, said structure comprising fluid/air passageway defining fluid/airflow path, comprising: - displaying graphical representation of at least part of anatomical structure of interest; - adapting graphical representation of the anatomical structure of interest according to treatmentplan; - determining: region of interest within anatomical structure of interest; plurality of evaluation planes through region of interest; for each evaluation plane of the plurality of evaluation planes cross-sectional size for said evaluation plane; - displaying feedback regarding treatment plan, wherein said feedback comprises information regarding at least one cross-sectional size corresponding to at least one of plurality of evaluation planes; and - if one or more cross-sectional size is below a predetermined value, adapting treatment plan, graphical representation of anatomical structure of interest according to adapted treatment plan and updating displayed feedback in realtime.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Goods & Services

Computer software and software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing; computer software and application software for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; computer software and application software for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical, surgical and dental field; computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental field. Business assistance, business management and administration services relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes; business organisation advice, business administration consultancy and professional business consultancy relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; commercial intermediation services in the nature of bringing together companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; the aforesaid services also provided online; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, the installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; software as a service [SaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software as a service [saas] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; software as a service [SaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; application service provider services, namely hosting and ordering in connection with the following goods: digital files, software and third-party software applications; Platform as a service [PaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; Platform as a service [PaaS] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, and for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; Platform as a service [PaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; Scientific and technological services, and research and design services relating thereto in the medical, surgical and dental field; graphic design, in particular creation of three-dimensional graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design; drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service [SaaS] for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.

Goods & Services

Metal castings; metal foundry moulds and cores, namely, metal core molds for metal casting; rough, partial, or full machined metal castings; cast iron, unwrought or semi-wrought. Suction machines and mechanical suction appliances using fluids and shot blasting materials, for manufacturing of foundry molds, and tools in the nature of 3D sand-printers, and corresponding cabin-enclosed suction cleaning unit for finishing 3D-printed molds and cores, not hand-operated, all being for the manufacture of cores and moulds for foundry purposes; casting machines, mechanical devices in the nature of 3D printers, cabin-enclosed mechanical cleaning units for finishing molds and cores, and suction apparatus using fluids and shot blasting materials, all being for the manufacture and processing of castings of any kind; foundry machines, namely, 3D printing machines and cleaning machines for cleaning of 3D-printed molds and cores; parts of machines, namely, moulds for the manufacture of metal castings Foundry moulds, not of metal, namely, non-metal forms for use in casting; cores and core sleeves, namely, non-metal forms for use in casting, for foundry use, not of metal Customer-specific contract manufacturing of all types of castings, including prototypes, functional models and small series, in the field of industrial machines parts, engine parts, machine housings and pumps; machining of all types of cast parts for others, including prototypes, functional models and small series, in the field of industrial machines parts, engine parts, machine housings and pumps; foundry services, namely, casting of metal using patterns and moulds, and machining of castings for third parties; custom 3D printing for others; customized 3D printing for others; metal treating; metal fabrication and finishing services, for others; custom manufacture of metal hardware; custom manufacture of molded components in the field of industrial machines parts, engine parts, machine housings and pumps; additive manufacturing of metal parts for third parties Technical consultation and research in the field of casting, industrial machining and 3D printing manufacturing; research laboratories in the field of production engineering and materials science; engineering services in the field of foundry technology and the production and development of all types of castings; design of 3D models in the field of sand molds for the production of machine parts for 3D printing manufacturing; 3D scanning services, namely, digitizing geometries for industrial 3D printing applications; design and development of computer aided and computer simulated data sets for provision of model files for 3D printing

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to identifying one or more objects, such as by a computer vision system. In an example, parameters of images of the objects that are produced (e.g., by addictive manufacturing or traditional machining methods) are provided to a trained neural network. The neural network may have been trained to identify the objects based on parameters of 2D images of renders of 3D digital representations of the objects. In some cases, the neural network may also report any missing or different objects among the physical objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects
• G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content

Abstract

Methods and systems are presented herein for augmented reality assisted surgery. Methods and systems include methods and systems for using physical registration objects with a known geometry for registration to determine a reference coordinate system for an augmented reality scene for a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing an integrated virtual workbench for presenting and sharing patient data in a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing augmented reality guidance for plate bending for craniomaxillofacial implant surgery.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

Goods & Services

Recorded computer software and downloadable software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing; downloadable computer software and application software for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; downloadable computer software and application software for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical, surgical and dental field; downloadable computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental field. Business assistance, business management and administration services relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes; business organisation advice, business administration consultancy and professional business consultancy relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; business intermediary services in the nature of bringing together companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes. Scientific and technological services, namely, computer programming in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes and research and design in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; computer programming in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting nondownloadable software used for ordering digital files, computer software and third-party software applications; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, and for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; graphic design, in particular, creation of three-dimensional graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design; drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software and software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing; computer software and application software for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; computer software and application software for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical, surgical and dental field; computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental field. (1) Business assistance, business management and administration services relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes; business organisation advice, business administration consultancy and professional business consultancy relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; commercial intermediation services in the nature of bringing together companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes. (2) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; the aforesaid services also provided online; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, the installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; software as a service [SaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software as a service [saas] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; software as a service [SaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; application service provider services, namely hosting and ordering in connection with the following goods: digital files, software and third-party software applications; Platform as a service [PaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; Platform as a service [PaaS] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, and for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; Platform as a service [PaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; Scientific and technological services, and research and design services relating thereto in the medical, surgical and dental field; graphic design, in particular creation of three-dimensional graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design; drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service [SaaS] for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a method for controlling airflow in a lung of a respiratory system of a patient. The method generally includes placing a device in an airway passage, wherein the device comprises: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a lumen from a proximal end to a distal end of the device and changing a volume of the lumen over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

Certain aspects provide a method for creating a discrete set of variants of a customizable wearable object, comprising: receiving a baseline 3D design file for a baseline 3D customizable wearable object; obtaining a fitting population comprising a set of 3D anatomy models representing potential wearers of the customizable wearable object; generating a plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects based on fitting the baseline 3D customizable wearable object to each 3D anatomy model of the set of 3D anatomy models; selecting one or more of the plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects as the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object; and generating a set of 3D design files corresponding to the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 13/00 - AssemblingRepairingCleaning
• G06N 3/006 - Artificial life, i.e. computing arrangements simulating life based on simulated virtual individual or collective life forms, e.g. social simulations or particle swarm optimisation [PSO]
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a method for controlling airflow in a lung of a respiratory system of a patient. The method generally includes placing a device in an airway passage, wherein the device comprises: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a lumen from a proximal end to a distal end of the device and changing a volume of the lumen over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to additive manufacturing, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for heating during additive manufacturing. An example method that may be performed by an additive manufacturing apparatus generally includes dividing a heating area into a plurality of strips, the heating area defined in a layer of build material; randomly assigning indices to the plurality of strips; and applying energy by an energy source to the layer of build material across each of the plurality of strips in order of the randomly assigned indices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/295 - Heating elements
• B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using laser beamsArrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates
• A61B 17/15 - Guides therefor
• A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
• A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• A61B 17/68 - Internal fixation devices

Abstract

A custom footwear article and method for manufacturing the custom footwear article is disclosed. In some examples, the custom footwear article includes at least one corrective feature configured to stimulate a foot of a user to move and roll in accordance with a pattern. In some examples, the custom footwear article includes a sole, an insole, a midsole, an outsole, an upper, or any part thereof. In some examples, the method includes acquiring footwear-specific data. In some examples, the method includes acquiring user-specific data. In some examples, the method includes generating a model of a custom footwear article based on the acquired footwear-specific data and the user-specific data. In some examples, the method includes manufacturing the custom footwear article based on the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 7/14 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
• A43B 13/04 - Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
• A43B 13/12 - Soles with several layers of different materials
• A43B 13/14 - SolesSole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
• A43B 13/18 - Resilient soles
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a system for calibrating an X-ray image. The system may receive an X-ray image of an anatomical part of a patient. The system may further receive a 3-D surface scan of a surface of the patient where the anatomical part is located. The system may derive a measurement correction to apply to measurements of the X-ray image based on the 3-D surface scan. The measurement correction may account for: an orientation of the patient with respect to the X-ray detector plate, a first distance between the patient and the detector plate, or a second distance between the patient and an X-ray source used to generate the X-ray image. The system may further determine a corrected measurement of the anatomical part based on the measurement correction and a measurement taken from the X-ray image.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/58 - Testing, adjusting or calibrating thereof
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to identifying one or more objects, such as by a computer vision system. In an example, parameters of images of the objects that are produced (e.g., by addictive manufacturing or traditional machining methods) are provided to a trained neural network. The neural network may have been trained to identify the objects based on parameters of 2D images of renders of 3D digital representations of the objects. In some cases, the neural network may also report any missing or different objects among the physical objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/64 - Three-dimensional objects

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

Methods and systems are presented herein for augmented reality assisted surgery. Methods and systems include methods and systems for using physical registration objects with a known geometry for registration to determine a reference coordinate system for an augmented reality scene for a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing an integrated virtual workbench for presenting and sharing patient data in a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing augmented reality guidance for plate bending for craniomaxillofacial implant surgery.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Abstract

A system for manufacturing and using an implant for correcting a defect of a bone structure is described. In some examples, the implant includes a first surface comprising a shape configured to interface with a surface of the bone structure. In some examples, the implant includes a second surface opposite the first surface and substantially conformal to the shape of the first surface, the second surface comprising three or more point features on the second surface, wherein the three or more point features comprise a first point feature, a second point feature, and a third point feature that form nodes of a triangle, wherein each of the three or more point features are recessed below the second surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis

Abstract

The disclosure provides for cleaning three-dimensional (3D) components printed in a powder bed from adhering powder particles. The 3D-printed components are cleaned with a negative pressure-induced volumetric flow. The 3D-printed components are first removed from the powder bed after their manufacture, then positioned on a feed device and moved together with the feed device into a pressure-tight sealable chamber. In the interior of the chamber negative pressure is subsequently built up and a fluid volumetric flow is applied to the 3D-printed component to be cleaned which results in the powder particles being detached from the 3D-printed component. The powder particles are removed from the sealed chamber in a pressure tight manner via at least one channel conduit which is subjected to negative pressure and are fed to a separation device. The chamber is subsequently released of pressure and then opened for removal of the cleaned 3D-printed component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/68 - Cleaning or washing
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
• B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
• B08B 15/02 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are producedCollecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
• B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling

Abstract

Systems and methods of valve quantification are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of mitral valve quantification is provided. The method includes generating a 3-D heart model, defining a 3-D mitral valve annulus, fitting a plane through the 3-D mitral valve annulus, measuring the distance between at least two papillary muscle heads, defining an average diameter of at least one cross section around the micro valve annulus, and determining a size of an implant to be implanted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 17/10 - Volume description, e.g. cylinders, cubes or using CSG [Constructive Solid Geometry]
• A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible scaffold implant comprising a plurality of layered structures, the plurality of layered structures comprising: a first layered structure having a three-dimensional (3D) shape and formed from a bioresorbable material, and a second layered structure conforming to the corresponding 3D shape of the first layered structure and formed from the bioresorbable material. The first layered structure is arranged in proximity to the second layered structure. The first layered structure is configured to dissolve for resorption at a different rate than the second layered structure based on design elements of the first layered structure and the second layered structure. The plurality of layered structures are flexible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/12 - Mammary prostheses
• A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Goods & Services

Implants of artificial materials including artificial orthopedic implants; bone screws; medical and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in surgery in the fields of orthopedics, traumatology, oncology, osteosynthesis and muscolo-sceletal surgery The tailoring and customizing of implants, namely, manufacture of medical implants to the order and specification of others; information and consultancy in the field of tailoring and customizing of implants, namely, manufacture of medical implants to the order and specification of others Medical services, namely, implantation, adaptation and replacing of implants; medical information and medical consultancy in the fields of implantation, adaptation and replacing of implants

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of determining a virtual occlusion. The method may include obtaining a 3-D representation of a patient's first and second jaw portions. The method may further include, with the 3-D representation, representing in a GUI an initial position of the first jaw portion relative to the second jaw portion, the initial position being defined by six pre-determined degrees of freedom relative to a coordinate system fixed relative to the first jaw portion. The method may further include receiving user input of changes at least one degree of freedom, and automatically adjusting at least one other degree of freedom to minimize a vertical distance of the control point to the origin, thereby determining a virtual occlusion. The method may further include representing, in the GUI, the first and second jaw portions in the determined virtual occlusion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 9/00 - Impression methods specially adapted for dental prostheticsImpression cups therefor

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of determining a virtual occlusion. The method may include obtaining a 3-D representation of a patient's first and second jaw portions. The method may further include, with the 3-D representation, representing in a GUI an initial position of the first jaw portion relative to the second jaw portion, the initial position being defined by six pre-determined degrees of freedom relative to a coordinate system fixed relative to the first jaw portion. The method may further include receiving user input of changes at least one degree of freedom, and automatically adjusting at least one other degree of freedom to minimize a vertical distance of the control point to the origin, thereby determining a virtual occlusion. The method may further include representing, in the GUI, the first and second jaw portions in the determined virtual occlusion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
• A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
• A61C 9/00 - Impression methods specially adapted for dental prostheticsImpression cups therefor

Abstract

Systems and methods of determining ligament attachment areas with respect to the location of a rotational axis of a joint implant are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a computer-implemented method of evaluating placement of a joint implant with respect to a joint. The method includes determining one or more ligament attachment regions of the joint. The method further includes determining one or more rotational axes of the joint implant. The method further includes determining a position of the joint implant relative to the joint. The method further includes determining whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position. The method further includes displaying to a user an indication of whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
• A61F 2/38 - Joints for elbows or knees

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to additive manufacturing, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for heating during additive manufacturing. An example method that may be performed by an additive manufacturing apparatus generally includes dividing a heating area into a plurality of strips, the heating area defined in a layer of build material; randomly assigning indices to the plurality of strips; and applying energy by an energy source to the layer of build material across each of the plurality of strips in order of the randomly assigned indices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/362 - Process control of energy beam parameters for preheating
• B22F 10/366 - Scanning parameters, e.g. hatch distance or scanning strategy
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B33Y 40/10 - Pre-treatment

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide a system for calibrating an X-ray image. The system may receive an X-ray image of an anatomical part of a patient. The system may further receive a 3-D surface scan of a surface of the patient where the anatomical part is located. The system may derive a measurement correction to apply to measurements of the X-ray image based on the 3-D surface scan. The measurement correction may account for: an orientation of the patient with respect to the X-ray detector plate, a first distance between the patient and the detector plate, or a second distance between the patient and an X-ray source used to generate the X-ray image. The system may further determine a corrected measurement of the anatomical part based on the measurement correction and a measurement taken from the X-ray image.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; downloadable computer software applications for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; Downloadable software for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable software for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable computer software applications for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable software for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable computer software application for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable software for managing stock inventory and distribution; Downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable computer software applications for conducting data management and analysis; Downloadable computer software application using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning Commercial business administration assistance; Commercial business administration and management related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; business organizational, business administrative and business economic consulting related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; commercial-business services and business services for setting up a business ecosystem of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of Business development services, namely, providing start-up, scale-up and transformation support for businesses of others; business intermediation with regard to bringing together enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of product and production optimisation; Development, installation, and updating software and computer applications specifically applications that are used in the fields of design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners, for automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing, and for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling data management and analysis; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for use in machine learning; Application service provider, namely, hosting application in the field of digital file management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling data management and analysis; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; downloadable computer software applications for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; Downloadable software for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable software for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable computer software applications for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable software for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable computer software application for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable software for managing stock inventory and distribution; Downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable computer software applications for conducting data management and analysis; Downloadable computer software application using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning Commercial business administration assistance; Commercial business administration and management related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; business organizational, business administrative and business economic consulting related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; commercial-business services and business services for setting up a business ecosystem of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of Business development services, namely, providing start-up, scale-up and transformation support for businesses of others; business intermediation with regard to bringing together enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of product and production optimisation; Development, installation, and updating software and computer applications specifically applications that are used in the fields of design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners, for automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing, and for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling data management and analysis; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for use in machine learning; Application service provider, namely, hosting application in the field of digital file management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling data management and analysis; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning

Abstract

Systems and methods of providing augmented reality assisted surgery are disclosed. Certain aspects provide a method including generating a virtual scene comprising one or more virtual elements comprising one or more anatomical elements corresponding to one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes identifying one or more references in an actual physical scene comprising the one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes registering the virtual scene to the one or more references to generate an augmented scene. The method further includes displaying the augmented scene on a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

Abstract

A system and method for selecting processing parameters for build of one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/182 - Processes of additive manufacturing specially adapted for manufacturing multiple 3D objects in parallel batches
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]

Abstract

A system and method for generating and using a 3D object (400) for investment casting. In certain aspects, the 3D object includes one or more interfaces (412) formed in an outer surface (402) of the 3D object, and one or more channels (408) that extend through the 3D object from the one or more interfaces to one or more regions (404) of the 3D object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22C 7/02 - Lost patterns
• B22C 9/04 - Use of lost patterns
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders

Abstract

A system and method for generating an enclosure for containing a plurality of objects (1300) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a design of the plurality of objects (1302), defining an enclosure within a build area and around the plurality of objects (1304); and modifying the design of the plurality of objects to include the defined enclosure, the design being used by the additive manufacturing device to manufacture the plurality of objects and the enclosure at the same time using an additive manufacturing process(1306); wherein defining the enclosure (1304) comprises: defining a plurality of outer walls of the enclosure bounding all of the plurality of objects, and defining one or more inner walls of the enclosure, the one or more inner walls defining inner subspaces, each inner subspace containing different one or more objects of the plurality of objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/10 - Geometric CAD
• B22F 10/00 - Additive manufacturing of workpieces or articles from metallic powder
• G06F 111/10 - Numerical modelling
• G06F 113/10 - Additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D printing
• G06F 113/20 - Packaging, e.g. boxes or containers

Abstract

Disclosed herein are perforated structures and methods for their manufacture. The perforated structures comprise zones of perforations, which are optimized for controlling the flow of gas or liquid through the perforated structure. The perforated structures may be configured for use as molds and for manufacture by additive manufacturing processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21J 7/00 - Manufacture of hollow articles from fibre suspensions or papier-mâché by deposition of fibres in or on a wire-net mould
• D21J 3/00 - Manufacture of articles by pressing wet fibre pulp, or papier-mâché, between moulds
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods for predicting locations of overheating of one or more objects for build of the one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation. A method includes simulating temperature of an object as a function of spatial location during a layer by layer build using powder based additive manufacturing comprising determining a temperature over time at a plurality of locations of a plurality of layers of the object. The method further includes calculating, for each of the plurality of locations, an overheating index that is a function of each of a corresponding maximum temperature, thermal gradient, and heat modulus. The method further includes, based on one or more overheating indexes of one or more locations exceeding the threshold indicating overheating, adjusting a build of the object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/80 - Data acquisition or data processing
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• G06F 111/10 - Numerical modelling
• G06F 119/08 - Thermal analysis or thermal optimisation
• G06F 119/18 - Manufacturability analysis or optimisation for manufacturability

Abstract

Embodiments of this application relate to connectors configured for coupling to a hollow structure, for joining hollow structures together, and/or for joining a hollow structure to a functional element. A connector may be configured to couple to one or more hollow structures, and may be further configured to couple to one or more functional elements. Exemplary connectors comprise a shell and a plug.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 7/04 - Clamping or clipping connections
• F16B 11/00 - Connecting constructional elements or machine parts by sticking or pressing them together, e.g. cold pressure welding

Abstract

A system and method for detecting, based on a simulation of a build of an object using additive manufacturing, if the build of the object would be flawed or would fail during actual additive manufacturing of the object is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 119/02 - Reliability analysis or reliability optimisationFailure analysis, e.g. worst case scenario performance, failure mode and effects analysis [FMEA]
• G06F 113/10 - Additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D printing

Abstract

A system for manufacturing and using an implant for correcting a defect of a bone structure is described. In some examples, the implant includes a first surface comprising a shape configured to interface with a surface of the bone structure. In some examples, the implant includes a second surface opposite the first surface and substantially conformal to the shape of the first surface, the second surface comprising three or more point features on the second surface, wherein the three or more point features comprise a first point feature, a second point feature, and a third point feature that form nodes of a triangle, wherein each of the three or more point features are recessed below the second surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

Certain aspects relate to a two-part surgical guide system for use in surgical procedures such as osteotomies. Certain aspects provide a first part including a contact surface configured to conform to a portion of an anatomy of the patient to substantially restrict movement of the first part with respect to the anatomy of the patient. The first part further includes guiding elements configured to receive reference pins and guide placement of the reference pins in the anatomy of the patient. Certain aspects further provide a second part, separate from the first part. The second part includes apertures. Each aperture is configured to receive a reference pin and substantially restrict movement of the second part with respect to the anatomy of the patient. The second part further includes a functional element for guiding a procedure on the anatomy of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates
• A61B 17/15 - Guides therefor
• G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
• G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Abstract

A system and method for manufacturing and use of an adaptor (500) for non-invasive ventilation for creating positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is disclosed. In some examples, an inlet comprising a one-way air valve configured to allow air from an ambient environment to be drawn into an adaptor and prevent gases exhaled from being released from the inlet into the ambient environment. In some examples, a conduit configured to couple the adaptor to a controlled gas source. In some examples, an outlet configured to allow the gases exhaled to be released from the adaptor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/06 - Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• A61M 16/08 - BellowsConnecting tubes
• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for cleaning three-dimensional components made of adhesive powder particles, said components being printed in a powder bed, comprising at least one product support (11) for receiving a 3D-printed component (4) to be cleaned and a housing (1) designed as a suction jet cabin. The product support (11) has a perforated base, and a platform (6) which can be moved on multiple axes for receiving a component (4) to be cleaned is arranged in the housing (1). The interior of the housing (1) is operatively connected to a device for generating a negative pressure, wherein the housing (1) has one or more openings (8) which can be closed in a pressure-tight manner and in each of which tubular feed lines (7) are arranged, said feed lines being used to generate a volumetric flow in the housing (1), and the product support and the interior of the housing (1) are connected to a respective collecting funnel (10) with a line system (12) to which negative pressure can be applied and which is operatively connected to a separating device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
• B08B 5/04 - Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action
• B29C 64/35 - Cleaning

Abstract

A system and method for manufacturing and use of a perforated structure for the production of molding products is disclosed. In some examples, the perforated structure includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The perforated structure may also include a body separating the first side from the second side, and a plurality of channels formed in the body, wherein one or more of the plurality of channels extending from the first side to the second side. In some examples, the first side defines a contoured surface, and the second side defines a base conformal to a heat source surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21J 3/00 - Manufacture of articles by pressing wet fibre pulp, or papier-mâché, between moulds
• D21J 3/10 - Manufacture of articles by pressing wet fibre pulp, or papier-mâché, between moulds of hollow bodies

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible scaffold implant comprising a plurality of layered structures, the plurality of layered structures comprising: a first layered structure having a three-dimensional (3D) shape and formed from a bioresorbable material, and a second layered structure conforming to the corresponding 3D shape of the first layered structure and formed from the bioresorbable material. The first layered structure is arranged in proximity to the second layered structure. The first layered structure is configured to dissolve for resorption at a different rate than the second layered structure based on design elements of the first layered structure and the second layered structure. The plurality of layered structures are flexible.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/58 - Materials at least partially resorbable by the body
• A61L 27/50 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• A61F 2/12 - Mammary prostheses

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A46B 1/00 - Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A46B 1/00 - Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Abstract

A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
• G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods for tuning parameters associated with powder bed fusion processes of additive manufacturing, such as laser sintering. Disclosed herein are methods for determining scanning strategies on the basis of information about the build material, additive manufacturing apparatus, and desired or intended features of the part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/366 - Scanning parameters, e.g. hatch distance or scanning strategy
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/85 - Data acquisition or data processing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B22F 12/13 - Auxiliary heating means to preheat the material
• B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
• B22F 12/49 - Scanners
• B22F 10/73 - Recycling of powder
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/10 - Pre-treatment
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

Goods & Services

Software, media content and databases in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; e-commerce and e-payment software in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing. Advertising and promotion of goods or services from third parties, to allow customers to conveniently view and compare the goods and services of the vendors; online price quotation, ordering and re-ordering services, also in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; business contact exchange; arranging commercial transactions for others via online shops in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; arranging contracts, for others, for the buying and selling of goods and services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; arranging contracts, for others, for the provision of services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; computerized online ordering featuring merchandise and consumer goods designed by others; promoting the goods and services of others by means of a preferred customer program; business services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing, namely, providing an online market for users to list offered or wanted personal and business assets and skills for hire, rent, sale or auction transacted on the basis of predefined performance and closing terms and conditions via a website; arranging of advertising services and advertising in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; business management to support the commercialization of products and services in the context of e-commerce in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; administrative and commercial management of projects related to the development, specification, installation, implementation and management of computer systems and online platforms in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; business management of business processes and business consultancy; commercial and industrial management assistance; data collection and systematization in a central file; collection, systematization, compilation and analysis of data in computer databases; management and compilation of computerized databases; provision of business information from databases; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services, also via electronic networks such as the Internet. Treatment and transformation of materials, namely 3D printing, casting, molding, milling, cutting, plating, cladding, forming, forging, joining, extruding, pressing, stamping, sintering, welding, soldering and adhesive bonding; custom 3D printing for others; digital on-demand 3D printing services; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services, also via electronic networks such as the Internet. Software and platform as a service in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting an interactive website featuring software that allows customers to upload files in order to receive price quotes and lead times for services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials such as 3D printing; providing non-downloadable software applications, accessible via electronic networks such as the Internet, for managing, creating, reviewing, and monitoring the quoting and ordering process of 3D printed parts, products, and other products and services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials; design, development, writing, updating, implementation, installation, maintenance and upgrading of software, software platforms and software packages in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; providing information and advice regarding the use and application of software, software platforms and software packages in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing, including technical advice regarding the use and application of this software, also through a helpdesk; engineering services in the field of treatment and transformation of materials including 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services, also via electronic networks such as the Internet.

Abstract

Systems and methods of determining ligament attachment areas with respect to the location of a rotational axis of a joint implant are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a computer-implemented method of evaluating placement of a joint implant with respect to a joint. The method includes determining one or more ligament attachment regions of the joint. The method further includes determining one or more rotational axes of the joint implant. The method further includes determining a position of the joint implant relative to the joint. The method further includes determining whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position. The method further includes displaying to a user an indication of whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges

Abstract

A system and method for automatically reducing rigid body motion in a digital simulated model of an object, where the simulated model represents a simulated build of the object using additive manufacturing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• G06F 30/18 - Network design, e.g. design based on topological or interconnect aspects of utility systems, piping, heating ventilation air conditioning [HVAC] or cabling
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/03 - Computed tomography [CT]
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• A61B 6/03 - Computed tomography [CT]
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations

Abstract

A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates
• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/15 - Guides therefor
• A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
• A61F 2/28 - Bones
• A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• A61B 17/68 - Internal fixation devices

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to fixation devices. Certain embodiments provide a fixation device for insertion into bone. The fixation device includes a body comprising threads along an outer surface of the body. The fixation device includes one or more blades movably coupled to the body. The one or more blades are configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the one or more blades are retracted into the body. In the second position, the one or more blades are deployed out of the body for insertion into the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/86 - Pins or screws
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A system and method for reaming a bone surface is disclosed. In some examples, a surgical reaming guide comprises a positioning element comprising a patient-specific surface, the patient-specific surface shaped to mate with a corresponding bone surface of a patient. In some examples, the surgical reaming guide comprises a first guiding element coupled to the positioning element, wherein the first guiding element is configured to receive and guide a reference element along a reference axis that intersects with a central axis, the reference axis and the central axis defined in the bone surface such that the intersection occurs at a desired reaming depth of the bone surface when the positioning element is mated with the corresponding bone surface of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills
• A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
• A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
• A61B 17/56 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

Goods & Services

Treatment and transformation of materials, namely, 3D printing for others; custom 3D printing for others; digital on-demand 3D printing services, namely, custom 3D printing for others; providing advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services via electronic networks being the Internet

Abstract

A system and method for selecting processing parameters for build of one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation, wherein processing parameters for build of one or more objects are automatically selected by obtaining a job file corresponding to the one or more objects; extracting, from the job file, initial processing parameters for building the one or more objects; performing a 2D finite difference simulation for one or more layers of the one or more objects, wherein an input to the 2D finite difference simulation comprises the extracted initial processing parameters, and wherein an output of the 2D finite difference simulation comprises temperature as a function of time at one or more locations in the one or more layers; selecting processing parameters for building the one or more objects based on the temperature as a function of time at the one or more locations in the one or more layers, a first threshold corresponding to a lack of fusion, and a second threshold corresponding to overheating; and modifying the job file with the selected processing parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for segmenting 2D images. Certain embodiments provide a method of segmenting a 2D image. The method includes obtaining a 2D mask for the 2D image, wherein the 2D mask comprises a portion of the 2D image. The method includes selecting one or more first voxels of the 2D image not part of the 2D mask and adding the one or more first voxels of the 2D image to the 2D mask. The method includes selecting one or more second voxels of the 2D image and performing a morphological closing on one or more third voxels comprising the one or more second voxels of the 2D image that are part of the 2D mask. The method includes performing an automatic flood-fill operation on at least a portion of the 2D mask.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/187 - SegmentationEdge detection involving region growingSegmentationEdge detection involving region mergingSegmentationEdge detection involving connected component labelling
• G06T 7/136 - SegmentationEdge detection involving thresholding
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/174 - SegmentationEdge detection involving the use of two or more images
• G06T 7/155 - SegmentationEdge detection involving morphological operators
• G06T 5/30 - Erosion or dilatation, e.g. thinning

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
• G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders

Abstract

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

Systems and methods of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61F 2/24 - Heart valves

Abstract

Systems and methods for supporting an object to be printed in an additive manufacturing process are disclosed. Support structures (202, 302, 402, 502, 602) are prefabricated and positioned in the build area of a 3D printing device prior to printing the 3D object. When the object has been printed, the support is removed and can be reused to print another object by repositioning the support structure in the building area of the additive manufacturing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
• B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
• B29C 64/188 - Processes of additive manufacturing involving additional operations performed on the added layers, e.g. smoothing, grinding or thickness control
• B29C 64/245 - Platforms or substrates
• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
• B29C 64/205 - Means for applying layers
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29L 31/50 - Footwear, e.g. shoes or parts thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/68 - Internal fixation devices

Abstract

Embodiments of this application relate to connectors configured for coupling to a hollow structure, for joining hollow structures together, and/or for joining a hollow structure to a functional element. A connector may be configured to couple to one or more hollow structures, and may be further configured to couple to one or more functional elements. Exemplary connectors comprise a shell and a plug.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 11/02 - Assembly jigs
• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• F16B 12/40 - Joints for furniture tubing
• F16B 7/04 - Clamping or clipping connections
• F16B 7/18 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements

Abstract

A system and method for predicting locations of overheating of one or more objects for build of the one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing

Abstract

Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Goods & Services

Business consultancy and advisory services in the field of 3D printing; business assistance, management and administrative services in the field of 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet 3D printing for others; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet Scientific and technological services, namely, analysis and testing, and related research and design in the field of 3D printing; software design, development, programming and implementation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an eyewear assembly that is configured for fast and easy removal or exchange of lenses. The eyewear assembly comprises a connector that may be inserted into a frame front in order to hold the lenses in place, and removed from the frame front in order to release the lenses.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02C 5/12 - Nose-padsNose-engaging surfaces of bridges or rims
• G02C 1/08 - Bridge or browbar secured to, or integral with, closed rigid rims for the lenses the rims being transversely-split and provided with securing means

Abstract

Systems and methods of radiograph correction and visualization are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a method for generating a 3D model of at least part of one anatomical object based on one or more radiographs. The method further includes positioning the 3D model based on information indicative of a normalized projection comprising information indicative of a desired position and orientation of the at least part of one anatomical object with respect to the projection plane. The method further includes generating a 2D projection of the 3D model onto the projection plane. The method further includes generating one or more modified radiographs of the at least part of one anatomical object based on the 2D projection.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• A61B 6/02 - Arrangements for diagnosis sequentially in different planesStereoscopic radiation diagnosis
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges