Implant with supported helical members
US10213317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant includes a body including a peripheral frame portion defining a periphery of the body and a central wall extending from a first side of the peripheral frame portion to a second side of the peripheral frame portion. The implant may further include a first bone contacting member attached to the body and disposed within the superior half of the implant. Also, the implant may include a first support member extending from a first point on a superior side of the peripheral frame portion to the first the bone contacting member and further extending inwardly of the bone contacting member into a central region of the implant and terminating at a second point on an inferior side of the peripheral frame portion adjacent to the first point from which the first support member extends.
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