2.782J | Spring 2006 | Graduate

Design of Medical Devices and Implants

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Two of the patents resulting from projects of 2.782J design teams in prior years: implantable bone strain telemetry sensing (Elvin et al, 1997) and a heart valve with rectangular orifice (Mazzucco et al, 2000). (Image by Prof. Myron Spector.)

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Diagram of bone strain system, showing implant in femur, standing on force plate, an exercise protocol, and receiver and analysis/control modules; and a patent diagram of the rectangular heart valve.
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Two of the patents resulting from projects of 2.782J design teams in prior years: implantable bone strain telemetry sensing (Elvin et al, 1997) and a heart valve with rectangular orifice (Mazzucco et al, 2000). (Image by Prof. Myron Spector.)
Diagram of bone strain system, showing implant in femur, standing on force plate, an exercise protocol, and receiver and analysis/control modules; and a patent diagram of the rectangular heart valve.
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