OsseoPrint 3D has permanent and pending patents, both in the U.S. and in select major countries around the globe. The Protection is broad and fundamental claims related to the use of the 3D printer are in place until 2036.
U.S. Patent No. 11,718,034 B2 (Issued: August 8, 2023)
A three dimensional (3D) printing apparatus to print an implantable bone scaffold (IBS) in an aseptic environment is described. The 3D printing apparatus includes a sterile cartridge. The sterile cartridge contains a sterile printing material, a print nozzle, and a plunger. The 3D printing apparatus also includes a heater configured to indirectly heat the printing material. In addition, the 3D printing apparatus includes a cartridge receiver configured to retain the sterile cartridge. A sterile receiving plate is positioned below the print nozzle. A cover encompasses and maintains the sterile cartridge and the sterile receiving plate in an aseptic environment. A filter fan unit (FFU) overlays a section of the cover. Positive laminar filtered air flow created by the FFU maintains the aseptic environment inside a printing chamber. An ultraviolet light source irradiates the receiving plate. A movable diaphragm separates a printer mechanism, below the receiving plate, from the printing chamber.
U.S. Patent No. 10,579,755 B2 (Issued March 3, 2020)
U.S. Patent No. 11,556,682 B2 (Issued January 17, 2023)
A method for producing bone grafts using 3D printing is employed using a 3D image of a graft location to produce
a 3D model of the graft. This is printed using a 3D printer and a printing medium that produces a porous, biocompat ible, biodegradable material that is conducive to osteoin
duction. For example, the printing medium may be PCL, PLLA, PGLA, or another approved biocompatible polymer. In addition such a method may be useful for cosmetic
surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, and various techniques required by such procedures. Once the graft is placed, natural bone gradually replaces the graft .