Fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic device having embedded electronics
US10258392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one general aspect, an orthopaedic fixation device includes an inner core and shaft formed of a multi-layered, fiber-reinforced composite. A sensing element is embedded within the multi-layered, fiber-reinforced composite.
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