Patents Assigned to LEAP Polymers INC.
  • Poroelastic biomaterial for orthopedic devices
    Patent number: 12472287
    Abstract: A poroelastic biomaterial including a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) matrix polymer and a plurality of tortuous channels extending from one surface to another surface of the biomaterial is disclosed. Advantageously, the poroelastic biomaterial can have a porosity from about 5% to about 40% and high mechanical properties. The poroelastic biomaterials can be fabricated into orthopedic implant devices and can be used as a tissue scaffolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: LEAP Polymers INC.
    Inventors: Tim Hsu, Minren Lin, Saadyah Averick, Boyle C. Cheng