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Solvent depression of transition temperature to selectively stimulate actuation of shape memory polymer foams
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2021-09-07)
An embodiment of the invention is a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam designed to recover its original shape through exposure to a solvent. Thermo-responsive SMPs are polymers designed to maintain a programmed secondary shape ...
Vascular prosthesis for leak prevention during endovascular aneurysm repair
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2019-11-26)
An embodiment includes a process for treating an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) endoleak with a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam device. First, a bifurcated stent graft is placed within the aneurysm while a micro guidewire ...
Shape memory polymer nonocomposites and uses thereof
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2020-08-25)
The invention relates to radiopaque shape memory foam compositions and methods of using the compositions. In certain embodiments, the compositions are used in neurovascular occlusion applications.
Vascular Prosthesis For Leak Prevention During Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2022-05-24)
An embodiment includes a process for treating an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) endoleak with a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam device. First, a bifurcated stent graft is placed within the aneurysm while a micro guidewire ...