Systems, devices, and methods for deposition-based three-dimensional printing

This invention describes a method for 3D printing flexible structures, specifically surgical meshes or braces, directly onto a patient-specific anatomical template. It works by extruding a polymer dissolved in a solvent, then selectively bonding parts of the printed filament to create a multi-layered, woven structure that precisely fits the patient's body.

Why it matters: In 2016, patient-specific 3D modeling and advanced material extrusion for soft, biocompatible structures were still nascent. Today, medical imaging and AI-driven design tools can generate precise anatomical templates, while material science has advanced suitable polymers for solvent-based extrusion.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom material extrusion, precise bonding, advanced software.

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