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Hydrogel Devices that Reduce Friction and Increase Lubrication for Tissue Engineering Applications
Optimum Mesh Size Controls Elasticity and Permeability of Synthetic Hydrogels to Better Mimic Tissue Such As CartilageThese synthetic hydrogel devices offer optimum mesh size to reduce friction and increase lubricity in tissue engineering applications. Millions of patients suffer the loss or failure of an organ or tissue by accident or disease, and...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Wallace Sawyer, Thomas Angelini, Angela Pitenis, Juan Urueña Vargas, Ryan Nixon, Kyle Schulze
Keywords(s): biotribology, Friction, Gemini Configuration, Hydrogel, Mesh Site
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Consumable
Textured Surface for Use With Available Surgical Retractor Designs
Increases Friction to Create a Firmer Grip of Delicate Tissue Without Causing DamageThis textured surface for surgical retractors improves the grip on delicate tissue to reduce the chance of retractor slipping while avoiding damage to tissue. The global market for surgical equipment should grow by 7.8 percent, reaching a value of $20.3 billion by 2025....
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Benjamin Wilke, Bradley Schoch
Keywords(s): Friction, retractor, Surface, Surgery, Texture
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Others, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Equipment