Systems And Methods For Constructing A Synthetic Anatomical Model With Predetermined Anatomic, Biomechanical, And Physiological Properties - EP3565719

The patent EP3565719 was granted to Dignity Health on Feb 23, 2022. The application was originally filed on May 30, 2018 under application number EP18809330A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3565719

DIGNITY HEALTH
Application Number
EP18809330A
Filing Date
May 30, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 21, 2022
Grant Date
Feb 23, 2022
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