US Patent Number
8167955
Publication Date
5-1-2012
Abstract
The present invention relates to a tissue scaffold and a method of preparing a tissue scaffold for implantation. The tissue scaffold includes a body having a graphite foam core. At least a first portion of the external surface of that graphite foam core is covered by a composite material to provide additional mechanical strength to the scaffold.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
12/057,980
Filing Date
03/28/2008
Recommended Citation
Marrs, Brock Holston; Andrews, Rodney; and Cunningham, Larry Jr., "Carbon Fiber Reinforced Carbon Foams for Repair and Reconstruction of Bone Defects" (2012). Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents. 6.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/caer_patents/6
