Testing systems, fixtures and methods for mechanically testing implants including breast tissue expanders

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12228552
APP PUB NO 20230184650A1
SERIAL NO

17550639

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A test fixture for mechanically testing breast implants includes a frame, a base plate coupled with the frame, and a first actuator coupled with the base plate for providing reciprocating motion to the base plate along a first axis. The test fixture includes a compression plate coupled with the frame that opposes the base plate, a second actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a second axis that intersects the first axis, and a third actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a third axis that intersects both the first axis and the second axis. The test fixture includes a control system in communication with the first, second, and third actuators for controlling the movement of the base plate along the first axis and the movement of the compression plate along the second and third axes.

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  • MENTOR WORLDWIDE LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heldman, Lucas Wayne, US 4 1
Hoffman, Michael Hillsborough, US 78 641
Toro, Estrella Hector Javier Lake Forest, US 7 15

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