{"number":"US12702639B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Thiol-michael addition hydrogel-based brachytherapy system and methods comprising the same","english":"Thiol-michael addition hydrogel-based brachytherapy system and methods comprising the same"},"abstract":{"original":"The invention relates generally to methods of using a thiol-Michael addition hydrogel for providing intracavitary brachytherapy and/or displacing tissue and organs. The thiol-Michael addition hydrogel may be used as a packing material and an attenuation material for intracavitary brachytherapy applications. The invention also relates generally to a brachytherapy applicator, which may be used in conjunction with the thiol-Michael addition hydrogel and methods thereof. The invention also relates to a positioning device system for providing intracavitary brachytherapy treatment and a kit thereof.","english":"The invention relates generally to methods of using a thiol-Michael addition hydrogel for providing intracavitary brachytherapy and/or displacing tissue and organs. The thiol-Michael addition hydrogel may be used as a packing material and an attenuation material for intracavitary brachytherapy applications. The invention also relates generally to a brachytherapy applicator, which may be used in conjunction with the thiol-Michael addition hydrogel and methods thereof. The invention also relates to a positioning device system for providing intracavitary brachytherapy treatment and a kit thereof."},"applicants":["VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.","UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION"],"inventors":["Timothy Norman SHOWALTER","Timothy E. LONG","Nicholas G. MOON"],"filingDate":"2022-01-18","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702639B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702639B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702639B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702639B2"}}