Patents by Inventor Philipp M. Hunger

Philipp M. Hunger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140158020
    Abstract: A metal-polymer composite scaffold includes metal particles coupled with polymer binder, the scaffold having regions of aligned porosity with a gradient. In a particular embodiment, the metal particles include stainless steel. The metal particles have sizes equal to or smaller than 3 ?m. The scaffold has Young's modulus is below 950 MPa. The polymer binder includes chitosan and gelatin. The composite also includes ethanol. The composite has porosity of at least 70%. Systems and methods for producing such metal polymer composite scaffold are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Ulrike G.K. Wegst, Philipp M. Hunger