Summaries by Inventor Thomopoulos, Stavros
Genin, Guy ; Linderman, Stephen ; Thomopoulos, Stavros
T-014989
— Technology Description An interdisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed patented adhesive-coated sutures with the potential to reduce ruptures following surgical repair of tendons and ligaments. These modified sutures are designed to minimize stress by shifting the mec…
Computer-Implemented Method for Measuring StrainsBoyle, John ; Genin, Guy ; Pless, Robert ; Thomopoulos, Stavros
T-014090
— Published date: 1/7/2025 Value Proposition: Accurate, efficient 2D strain mapping with robust detection of strain localization. Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a novel method using 2D Direct Deformation Estimation (2D-DDE) and SIMPLE (St…
Biomimetic device for stronger repair of rotator cuff and other soft tissue-to-bone tearsGalatz, Leesa ; Genin, Guy ; Hoppe, Ethan ; Smith, Lester ; Thomopoulos, Stavros ; Yoon, Dong Hwan
T-019211
— Technology Description A team of engineers led by Professor Guy Genin has developed a device to strengthen the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for use in orthopedic procedures such as rotator cuff repairs. Although tendon and ligament tears are common, the techniques used to reattach these tis…
