Abstract
This disclosure describes the GCI #289 — Bio‑Active “Pulse‑Lattice” Cast, a reusable, breathable, bio‑active orthopedic immobilization system intended to replace traditional plaster and fiberglass casts. The device combines a 3D‑printed gyroid/tri‑diamond “Pulse‑Lattice” exoshell, embedded low‑intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) elements, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) vortex coils, acoustic impedance–based Bone Density Index (BDI) monitoring, visual healing‑phase indication (red–yellow–green LEDs), vortex‑air internal channels for skin health, and self‑powered operation via kinetic and thin‑film solar harvesting. The cast is designed to immobilize a fractured limb while actively accelerating bone healing, monitoring structural progress, detecting re‑injury, and maintaining skin integrity. All components are intended to be manufacturable using hospital‑grade 3D printing and standard electronics. This is an online‑only, conceptual, TRL‑3–4 level invention that has been reviewed for physics and engineering plausibility by multiple independent AI systems under the Caldwell Method, but it has not been clinically tested or prototyped. It must be validated, prototyped, and safety‑tested in real‑world settings by qualified engineers and clinicians before any use on patients.
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Caldwell, Michael Victor Mr., "GCI #289 — Bio‑Active “Pulse‑Lattice” Cast", Technical Disclosure Commons, ()
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9764