Method of attaching an artificial tendon and a product
US10980697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1664
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a technique for attaching an artificial tendon to a support device having a supporting material as well as a product formed by the technique. The artificial tendon is provided for flexing or extending a joint of a body, when applied at the joint of the body, by way of pulling the artificial tendon along its lengthwise direction. The artificial tendon is attached to the support device by stitching across the tendon with a thread on the supporting material of the support device, which forms a tunnel for the artificial tendon between the supporting material and the stitching. The artificial tendon is able to travel in the tunnel. The tunnel formed by this technique is positioned on the surface of the supporting material of the support device.
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