University of Texas System

Raytheon Company

Panayiotis S Shiakolas

Prsnesh B Aswath

Christopher Allen Grace

Salman N Khan

Kyle C Godfrey

Andrew E Patin

Letia M Blanco

Christopher B Alberts

Shashank Kumat

Samson Abimbola Adejokun

In one embodiment, a device for in vivo tissue evaluation includes an elongated manipulator including an elongated proximal tube and an articulable distal portion, and a sensor provided at a distal end of the articulable distal portion, the sensor including a sensor head configured to be pressed against tissue and measure a reaction force of the tissue.

Articulable devices for in vivo tissue evaluation

Allograft insertion device

A controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system includes a plurality of thermoresponsive modules containing a respective nanoparticulate matter. Each thermoresponsive module is selectively operable in at least one of a heating mode that releases the nanoparticulate matter and a cooling mode that inhibits release of the nanoparticulate matter. A control module is in electrical communication with the plurality of thermoresponsive modules. The control module is configured to determine a temperature of each thermoresponsive module and to select the at least one heating mode and cooling mode based on the temperature. The heating and cooling mode may be selected in response to a desired dosing profile and/or a biometric condition.

Controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system

Growing community of inventors

Irving, TX, United States of America

Panayiotis S Shiakolas