Laser-produced porous surface
US10716673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming an implant having a porous tissue ingrowth structure and a bearing support structure. The method includes depositing a first layer of a metal powder onto a substrate, scanning a laser beam over the powder so as to sinter the metal powder at predetermined locations, depositing at least one layer of the metal powder onto the first layer and repeating the scanning of the laser beam.
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