摘要:
A spinal implant (10) is provided that includes a body (16) extending in direction at least substantially along a body axis (30), between a first end portion (26) and a second end portion (28). The spinal implant also includes a first bearing surface (12) disposed relative to the first end portion (26), and defining a first relief pattern that is configured to inhibit movement of the spinal implant (10) relative to one or more vertebrae (2, 3) in at least substantially all directions. A method for manufacturing the spinal implant involves use of selective laser sintering.
摘要:
A process for preparing a feedstock having polyaryletherketone particles for using in selective laser sintering. The process includes the steps of determining a particle size distribution of the polyaryletherketone particles in the feedstock based on a number of particles corresponding to each of a plurality of particle size ranges to obtain a particle size distribution determination. The process further includes the step of reducing the number of particles in the feedstock corresponding to one or more size ranges having a depressed melting temperature relative to the average melting temperature of the polyaryletherketone particles in the feedstock based on the particle size distribution determination.
摘要:
An anchor system for securing suture tissue to bone. The system includes an anchor (100,200,300) and an inserter (400,600). The anchor (100,200,300) is printed from a polymer by selective laser sintering in accordance with a CAD file having a geometric description of the anchor (100,200,300). A socket (130,230,330) at the proximal region of the anchor (100,200,300) has a cross-section that has a width in a first dimension D1. The system includes an inserter (400,600) having a protrusion being configured to matingly engage with the socket (130,230,330) . The protrusion defines a cross-section that decreases progressively in width in the dimension D1 along the protrusion length distally from a base of the protrusion toward the distal tip of the protrusion.
摘要:
The method includes the steps of functionalizing a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymer, and blending the PAEK polymer with water to form a sizing composition. The method may further include the step of applying the sizing composition to a fiber. The method may further include the step of heating the fibers, coated with sizing composition, for example to between 300C-400C. In some methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises functionalized polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). In yet other methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises sulfonated PEKK (sPEKK).
摘要:
A method for determining a bed temperature setpoint for use with a powder in a selective laser sintering machine is disclosed. The method includes the step of providing a powder comprising a polymer for use in a selective laser sintering machine. The method further includes the step of determining a ratio of a liquid portion of the powder to a solid portion of the powder as a function of temperature within a temperature range. A bed temperature setpoint is selected in the temperature range corresponding to a desired ratio of the liquid portion of the powder to the solid portion of the powder. A temperature of a bed of a selective laser sintering machine is set to the selected bed temperature setpoint, and a part is built from the powder using the selective laser sintering machine.
摘要:
The method includes the steps of functionalizing a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymer, and blending the PAEK polymer with water to form a sizing composition. The method may further include the step of applying the sizing composition to a fiber. The method may further include the step of heating the fibers, coated with sizing composition, for example to between 300C-400C. In some methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises functionalized polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). In yet other methods, the functionalized PAEK polymer comprises sulfonated PEKK (sPEKK).