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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2010
Frederik Giesel, Heidelberg, DE;
Christian Zechmann, Eppelheim, DE;
Hendrik Von Tengg-kobligk, Dossenheim, DE;
Marc Muenter, Heidelberg, DE;
Juergen Debus, Heidelberg, DE;
Rainer Neumann, Gross-Gerau, DE;
Ulrike Ute Neumann Née Pitsch, Groβ-Gerau, DE;
Frederik Giesel, Heidelberg, DE;
Christian Zechmann, Eppelheim, DE;
Hendrik Von Tengg-Kobligk, Dossenheim, DE;
Marc Muenter, Heidelberg, DE;
Juergen Debus, Heidelberg, DE;
Rainer Neumann, Gross-Gerau, DE;
DKFZ Deutsches Krebforschungszentrum Stiftung des oeffentlichen Rechts, Heidelberg, DE;
Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, Heidelberg, DE;
Abstract
A method to derive anatomical structures from non-invasive imaging technologies is provided. Non-invasive imaging technologies are computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), surface scans and others. Imaging data obtained by a non-invasive technology is used to create a surface contour. The imaging data is transmitted to a rapid prototyping apparatus as readable data. With this readable data the rapid prototyping apparatus establishes a positive or negative surface model, such as a fixation device, a mask, or a prosthesis, or other instruments for medical purposes.