3D Printed Body Part Replica With Personalized Therapy Cues

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing 3D printing technologies are not directed towards creating objects for therapeutic purposes by patients post-medical procedures, despite advancements in medical imaging and 3D printing capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A 3D printed therapy device is fabricated based on medical images and customized information, incorporating a body part replica and personalized messages, which can be manufactured using a 3D printer with integrated software to control the printing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If 3D printing technology is used to manufacture therapy devices, then manufacturing efficiency and complexity are improved, but the application scope for therapeutic purposes is not yet established

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoidapplication scope
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system integrates multiple functions into a single 3D printing platform: it can process different types of medical images (CT, MRI, ultrasound), generate various 3D models (anatomical structures, tumors, organs), incorporate multiple customization elements (photos, messages, dates), and produce diverse therapy device types (pendants, keychains, figurines). This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling broad therapeutic application scope while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through a unified system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The manufacturing process is divided into distinct modular segments: medical image acquisition, 3D model generation, customization information integration, and final 3D printing. Each segment can be independently optimized and executed, allowing the system to handle diverse therapeutic applications efficiently without requiring complete process redesign for each new application type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Object-affected harmful factors

If personalized customization is implemented in therapy devices, then patient emotional support is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepost-traumatic stressVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system collects and stores all customization information (patient photos, messages from loved ones, important dates, anatomical features) during the 3D modeling phase before the actual 3D printing process. This preliminary integration of personalized elements into the digital model allows the physical manufacturing to proceed efficiently without additional complexity, as all customization is already embedded in the printable file.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple customization elements (anatomical 3D models, patient photos, text messages, decorative elements) are merged into a single integrated 3D printable model. This consolidation allows all personalized therapeutic elements to be manufactured in one printing process rather than requiring separate manufacturing steps for each element, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining high personalization levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The therapy device helps patients cope with post-traumatic stress by providing a personalized, tangible reminder of their medical journey, offering emotional support and sentimental value.

Implementation Method 1

A 3D printer operates by depositing layers of a material, such as molten plastic, on top of each other to form an object according to digital instructions

Methodology Applied
Scientific Effect3D Printing: 3D Printing

Data Source

PatentUS12366841B2Post-medical-procedure therapy device manufactured based on medical imagery and customized information of patient and method of manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2025.07.22 AGOPSOWICZ DANIEL
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AI summary

A post-medical-procedure therapy device includes a body part replica that is a replica of a body part of a patient that has undergone a medical procedure; and customized information provided on the body part replica, where both the body part replica and the customized information are 3D printed, and where the customized information includes a handwritten message provided to the patient after the medical procedure.