Methods and Systems for Non-Contact Construction of an Internal Structure

The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising:

• d) stopping the generated field once the second structure is formed;
• e) applying a second force to the second structure;
• and
• f) positioning the second structure at a second target site.

A system for creating a second structure from a plurality of first structures at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object, the system comprising:

• an infusion device configured to introduce the plurality of first structures into or adjacent to the host object;
• a field generator configured to generate a field that propagates into the host object and exerts a force on at least one of the plurality of first structures;
• and
• a field generator controller configured to direct the field generator to generate the field following a specific pattern that positions at least one of the plurality of first structures at the target site to form the second structure inside or adjacent to the host object.

A system for creating a second structure from a plurality of magnetomotive first structures at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object, the system comprising:

• an infusion device configured to introduce the plurality of magnetomotive first structures into or adjacent to the host object;
• a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field that propagates into the host object and exerts a force on at least one of the plurality of magnetomotive first structures;
• and
• a field generator controller configured to direct the magnetic field generator to generate the magnetic field following a specific pattern that positions at least one of the plurality of magnetomotive first structures at the target site to form the second structure inside or adjacent to the host object.

A system for creating an intra-cavity implant from a plurality of first structures at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object, the system comprising:

• an infusion device configured to introduce the plurality of first structures into a cavity, the cavity including the target site;
• a field generator configured to generate a field that propagates into the host object and exerts a force on at least one of the plurality of first structures;
• and
• a field generator controller configured to direct the field generator to generate the field that positions at least one of the plurality of first structures at the target site to form a second structure inside or adjacent to the host object,
• wherein the second structure includes the intra-cavity implant.

A system for creating a second structure from a plurality of first structures at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object, the system comprising:

• an infusion device configured to introduce the plurality of first structures into or adjacent to the host object, the plurality of first structures comprising gas-filled bubbles containing a substance;
• at least one acoustic transducer configured to generate an acoustic wave that propagates inside or adjacent to the host object and exerts acoustic radiation forces on the bubbles;
• and
• a controller that directs the at least one acoustic transducer to generate the acoustic wave following a specific pattern, and positions at least one of the bubbles containing the substance at the target site to form the second structure inside or adjacent to the host object.

A system for creating a structure from a plurality of containing agents enclosing a substance at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object, the system comprising:

• an infusion or injection device configured to introduce the plurality of containing agents into or adjacent to the host object;
• a controller configured to position the plurality of containing agents at a location in the host object;
• and
• at least one acoustic transducer configured to generate an acoustic wave that propagates inside or adjacent to the host object and exerts an acoustic force on the plurality of containing agents,
• wherein the acoustic force causes the substance to be released such that a change in the host object occurs to form a first structure within or adjacent to the host object and a continued generation of first structures to create a second structure within or adjacent to the host object.

A kit comprising:

• a plurality of first structures;
• a non-transient computer readable medium containing program instructions for causing a computer that is coupled to an imaging system and an infusion device to perform a method comprising the steps of:
• a) imaging a target site within or adjacent to the host object via an imaging element;
• b) analyzing images of the target site;
• c) determining, via the images, a design for a second structure configured to slow blood flow;
• d) infusing the plurality of first structures into the host object;
• e) generating a field to guide the first structures to the target site, via a field generator;
• and
• f) implementing the design for the second structure.

A field-deployable kit comprising:

• an infusion device containing a plurality of first structures, and configured for insertion near a target site within or adjacent to a host object;
• instructions for using the infusion device;
• a field generator including a power supply;
• a non-transient computer readable medium containing program instructions for causing a computer to perform a method of:
• a) generating, using the field generator, a field configured to drive the plurality of first structures from an injection site to the target site;
• and
• wherein the plurality of first structures are configured to link to one another and/or the host object to form a second structure at the target site.