Apparatus and method for adhesion

    公开(公告)号:US12185944B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US17153397

    申请日:2021-01-20

    Applicant: MicroKoll Inc.

    Abstract: An adhesion device incorporates element block assemblies partially disposed within an element support body having an engagement surface. Each element block assembly may include an element activation sheet, an element deployment sheet, a plurality of engagement elements, and an element transition mechanism operatively coupled to the engagement elements. The element transition mechanism is reversible to transition from a neutral configuration wherein the element activation sheet is substantially adjacent to the element deployment sheet, and an expanded configuration wherein the element activation sheet and the element deployment sheet are separated by a transition gap. The element support body, while each element transition mechanism is disposed in the neutral configuration, constrains each engagement element in a deployment state with a substantially straightened configuration perpendicular to the engagement surface and suitable for insertion into (or removal from) a target material. The element support body, while each element transition mechanism is disposed in the expanded configuration, constrains each engagement element in an engagement state eccentrically tensioned as the result of the transition gap into a reactive flexure to capture surrounding target material.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADHESION

    公开(公告)号:US20210145435A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-20

    申请号:US17153397

    申请日:2021-01-20

    Applicant: MicroKoll Inc.

    Abstract: An adhesion device incorporates element block assemblies partially disposed within an element support body having an engagement surface. Each element block assembly may include an element activation sheet, an element deployment sheet, a plurality of engagement elements, and an element transition mechanism operatively coupled to the engagement elements. The element transition mechanism is reversible to transition from a neutral configuration wherein the element activation sheet is substantially adjacent to the element deployment sheet, and an expanded configuration wherein the element activation sheet and the element deployment sheet are separated by a transition gap. The element support body, while each element transition mechanism is disposed in the neutral configuration, constrains each engagement element in a deployment state with a substantially straightened configuration perpendicular to the engagement surface and suitable for insertion into (or removal from) a target material. The element support body, while each element transition mechanism is disposed in the expanded configuration, constrains each engagement element in an engagement state eccentrically tensioned as the result of the transition gap into a reactive flexure to capture surrounding target material.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TISSUE ADHESION
    3.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TISSUE ADHESION 有权
    用于组织粘合的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120324975A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13583199

    申请日:2011-03-11

    Abstract: Shape memory tissue engagement elements (15) are created using shape memory alloys or shape memory (SM) composite sheets (33, 36) with one or more SM material sheets (20, 32). Arrays of the tissue engagement elements may then be inserted or molded into flexible base materials forming pads for tissue engagement. In certain embodiments, the composite sheets incorporate two SM material layers (20, 32) having differing transition temperatures to allow activation of one layer for tissue engagement and activation of the second layer for tissue release. In exemplary embodiments, insertion of interconnected tissue engagement elements (46) into a base layer (19) with slots (48) provides a completed pad array. In alternative exemplary embodiments, vacuum forming of composite sheets (51) with cutting of corrugated sides (53) to form tissue engagement elements allow production of complete arrays of tissue engagement elements. Overmolding the arrays with a flexible base material (19) provides a completed pad.

    Abstract translation: 使用具有一个或多个SM材料片(20,32)的形状记忆合金或形状记忆(SM)复合片(33,36)来形成形状记忆组织接合元件(15)。 然后将组织接合元件的阵列插入或模制成形成用于组织接合的垫的柔性基底材料。 在某些实施方案中,复合片材包含具有不同转变温度的两个SM材料层(20,32),以允许激活一层用于组织接合和激活用于组织释放的第二层。 在示例性实施例中,将互连的组织接合元件(46)插入具有槽(48)的基层(19)中提供完整的垫阵列。 在替代示例性实施例中,通过切割波纹侧面(53)以形成组织接合元件的复合片材(51)的真空成型允许生成完整的组织接合元件阵列。 使用柔性基材(19)将阵列包覆成型可提供完整的垫。

    Apparatus and methods for adhesion

    公开(公告)号:US11191680B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US16169150

    申请日:2018-10-24

    Applicant: MicroKoll Inc.

    Abstract: A material engagement element sheet formed from a sheet material (10) incorporates a pattern of material engagement element slots (14), each slot containing an array of material engagement elements (20) which have a tapered distal section (30), a flange section (34) and a proximal section (32) which is attached to an edge of the slots in the sheet material. The material engagement element sheet material may be a single layer of shape memory material, or the sheet material may be a composite of different layers some of which may include pre-strained shape memory materials with distinguishable activation parameters. The material engagement element slot configuration allows for the simultaneous processing of the material engagement elements. The material engagement elements may be processed such that they are in a state that is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the material engagement element sheet. The configuration of the flexible base material and the pattern of the material engagement element slots may be used in order to manufacture various material engagement element devices including a material engagement element pad device (166), a cylindrical material engagement element device (104, 105), and a spherical material engagement element device (152).

    Apparatus and method for tissue adhesion
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for tissue adhesion 有权
    组织粘附的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08906046B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US13119540

    申请日:2009-09-17

    Abstract: An array of a plurality of shape memory material microposts (12) have a proximal end (10) configured to be secured to a substrate (14) with a tissue penetrating distal end (18). The microposts further have a deployment state with the microposts (12) in a substantially straightened configuration with a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface which is substantially parallel to adjacent microposts and an engaged state wherein at least a section of the microposts (12′) assume a configuration that is not substantially parallel to adjacent microposts or is not substantially straight with a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface so as to mechanically capture tissue adjacent thereto.

    Abstract translation: 多个形状记忆材料微孔体(12)的阵列具有近端(10),其被配置为用组织穿透远端(18)固定到基底(14)。 微孔器还具有展开状态,其中微孔(12)处于基本上直的构型,具有基本上平滑且连续的外表面,其基本上平行于相邻的微孔和接合状态,其中至少一部分微孔(12')呈现 基本上不平行于相邻微孔的构造,或基本上没有直线状的基本上平滑且连续的外表面,以便机械地捕获与其相邻的组织。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADHESION
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADHESION 有权
    装置和粘合方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140205792A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14240668

    申请日:2012-08-24

    Abstract: A material engagement element sheet formed from a sheet material (10) incorporates a pattern of material engagement element slots (14), each slot containing an array of material engagement elements (20) which have a tapered distal section (30), a flange section (34) and a proximal section (32) which is attached to an edge of the slots in the sheet material. The material engagement element sheet material may be a single layer of shape memory material, or the sheet material may be a composite of different layers some of which may include pre-strained shape memory materials with distinguishable activation parameters. The material engagement element slot configuration allows for the simultaneous processing of the material engagement elements. The material engagement elements may be processed such that they are in a state that is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the material engagement element sheet. The configuration of the flexible base material and the pattern of the material engagement element slots may be used in order to manufacture various material engagement element devices including a material engagement element pad device (166), a cylindrical material engagement element device (104, 105), and a spherical material engagement element device (152).

    Abstract translation: 由片状材料(10)形成的材料接合元件片结合有材料接合元件槽(14)的图案,每个槽包含具有锥形远端部分(30)的材料接合元件(20)阵列,凸缘部分 (34)和附接到片材中的槽的边缘的近端部分(32)。 材料接合元件片材可以是单层形状记忆材料,或者片材可以是不同层的复合材料,其中一些可以包括具有可区分的活化参数的预应变形状记忆材料。 材料接合元件槽构造允许材料接合元件的同时处理。 材料接合元件可以被加工成使得它们处于基本上垂直于材料接合元件片的表面的状态。 可以使用柔性基材的构造和材料接合元件槽的图案,以便制造包括材料接合元件垫装置(166),圆柱形材料接合元件装置(104,105)的各种材料接合元件装置, 和球形材料接合元件装置(152)。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADHESION

    公开(公告)号:US20250114090A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-10

    申请号:US18982574

    申请日:2024-12-16

    Applicant: MICROKOLL INC.

    Abstract: An adhesion device incorporates element block assemblies partially disposed within an element support body having an engagement surface. Each element block assembly may include an element activation sheet, an element deployment sheet, a plurality of engagement elements, and an element transition mechanism operatively coupled to the engagement elements. The element transition mechanism is reversible to transition from a neutral configuration wherein the element activation sheet is substantially adjacent to the element deployment sheet, and an expanded configuration wherein the element activation sheet and the element deployment sheet are separated by a transition gap. The element support body, in the neutral configuration, constrains each engagement element in a deployment state with a substantially straightened configuration perpendicular to the engagement surface and suitable for insertion into (or removal from) a target material. The element support body, in the expanded configuration, constrains each engagement element in an engagement state eccentrically tensioned as the result of the transition gap into a reactive flexure to capture surrounding target material.

    Apparatus and method for tissue adhesion

    公开(公告)号:US09687229B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US13583199

    申请日:2011-03-11

    Abstract: Shape memory tissue engagement elements (15) are created using shape memory alloys or shape memory (SM) composite sheets (33, 36) with one or more SM material sheets (20, 32). Arrays of the tissue engagement elements may then be inserted or molded into flexible base materials forming pads for tissue engagement. In certain embodiments, the composite sheets incorporate two SM material layers (20, 32) having differing transition temperatures to allow activation of one layer for tissue engagement and activation of the second layer for tissue release. In exemplary embodiments, insertion of interconnected tissue engagement elements (46) into a base layer (19) with slots (48) provides a completed pad array. In alternative exemplary embodiments, vacuum forming of composite sheets (51) with cutting of corrugated sides (53) to form tissue engagement elements allow production of complete arrays of tissue engagement elements. Overmolding the arrays with a flexible base material (19) provides a completed pad.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TISSUE ADHESION
    10.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TISSUE ADHESION 有权
    用于组织粘合的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110172760A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-14

    申请号:US13119540

    申请日:2009-09-17

    Abstract: An array of a plurality of shape memory material microposts (12) have a proximal end (10) configured to be secured to a substrate (14) with a tissue penetrating distal end (18). The microposts further have a deployment state with the microposts (12) in a substantially straightened configuration with a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface which is substantially parallel to adjacent microposts and an engaged state wherein at least a section of the microposts (12′) assume a configuration that is not substantially parallel to adjacent microposts or is not substantially straight with a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface so as to mechanically capture tissue adjacent thereto

    Abstract translation: 多个形状记忆材料微孔体(12)的阵列具有近端(10),其被配置为用组织穿透远端(18)固定到基底(14)。 微孔器还具有展开状态,其中微孔(12)处于基本上直的构型,具有基本上平滑且连续的外表面,其基本上平行于相邻的微孔和接合状态,其中至少一部分微孔(12')呈现 基本上不平行于相邻微孔的构造,或者基本上没有基本上是直的,具有基本平滑且连续的外表面,以便机械地捕获与其相邻的组织

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