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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 ...
Solvent depression of transition temperature to selectively stimulate actuation of shape memory polymer foams
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2020-02-04)
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 ...
Surface modification of polymer foams using plasma
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2020-09-22)
An embodiment includes a system comprising: a monolithic shape memory polymer (SMP) foam having first and second states; wherein the SMP foam includes: (a) polyurethane, (b) an inner half portion having inner reticulated ...
Biocompatible biomedical occlusion device
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2020-02-11)
A device for a tissue channel includes a device frame, a shape memory polymer foam segment coupled to the device frame, and an attachment structure coupled to the device frame. The device frame includes a proximal structure, ...
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.
Surface Modification Of Polymer Foams Using Plasma
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 10/4/2022)
An embodiment includes a system comprising: a monolithic shape memory polymer (SMP) foam having first and second states; wherein the SMP foam includes: (a) polyurethane, (b) an inner half portion having inner reticulated ...
Antimicrobial shape memory polymers
(United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2021-08-17)
An embodiment includes a system comprising a thermoset polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foam that includes at least one antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may include at least one phenolic acid that is a ...