IX Innovation LLC (20240350201). 3D PRINTING OF STRUCTURES INSIDE A PATIENT simplified abstract

3D PRINTING OF STRUCTURES INSIDE A PATIENT

Organization Name

IX Innovation LLC

Inventor(s)

Jeffrey Roh of Seattle WA (US)

Justin Esterberg of Mesa AZ (US)

John Cronin of Jericho VT (US)

Seth Cronin of Essex Junction VT (US)

Michael J. Baker of Georgia VT (US)

3D PRINTING OF STRUCTURES INSIDE A PATIENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240350201 titled '3D PRINTING OF STRUCTURES INSIDE A PATIENT

The technology described in this patent application involves printing a 3D structure inside a patient's body during a surgical procedure. This process includes generating instructions for a 3D printer on a surgical robot to create the structure, simulating and verifying the instructions, and then autonomously or semi-autonomously executing the instructions during the surgery. The instructions are based on image data of the patient and involve selecting safe substrate materials with desired properties for the final structure. Modifications can be made based on simulation results, and the technology allows for the safe application of substrate material directly to tissues within the body using additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing.

• Generating instructions for a 3D printer to create a structure within a patient's body during surgery
• Simulating and verifying the instructions before execution
• Using image data of the patient to guide the printing process
• Selecting safe substrate materials with desired properties for the final structure
• Applying substrate material directly to tissues within the body using additive manufacturing

Potential Applications: - Customized implants or structures for medical purposes - Tissue regeneration and repair - Minimally invasive surgical procedures

Problems Solved: - Enhancing precision and customization in surgical procedures - Improving patient outcomes with tailored structures - Allowing for on-demand creation of structures during surgery

Benefits: - Increased surgical precision and efficiency - Reduced risk of complications or rejection - Enhanced patient recovery and healing

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced 3D Printing Technology for In-Situ Surgical Procedures This technology could revolutionize the field of surgery by enabling precise, on-demand creation of structures within a patient's body. It has the potential to be widely adopted in various medical specialties, leading to improved patient outcomes and streamlined surgical procedures.

Questions about 3D Printing Technology for In-Situ Surgical Procedures: 1. How does this technology improve the customization of surgical procedures? 2. What are the potential risks associated with in-situ 3D printing during surgery?

Original Abstract Submitted

the disclosed technology provides for printing a 3d structure in-situ within a patient during a surgical procedure. the disclosed technology can include generating instructions for a 3d printer of a surgical robot to print a structure within the patient's body, simulating and verifying the instructions, and autonomously or semi-autonomously executing the instructions, once verified, during a surgical procedure. generating the instructions for printing the 3d structure within the patient can be based on image data of the patient. generating the instructions can also include selecting substrate materials that are both safe for the patient and having desired properties of the final printed structure. modifications can be made to the instructions based on results from the simulation. the disclosed technology provides for application of safe substrate material directly to hard and/or soft tissues within the patient's body via an additive manufacturing process, such as 3d printing.