Responsive biomechanical implants and devices
US11337817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure includes prosthetic devices, including implants for joints and external prosthetics. The prosthetic devices allow for full articulation of the joint, while absorbing impact of the components during normal use that will reduce wear on the device components and prolong life. The device may include a bone implantable component and a bearing component having an articulation surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the bone implantable component and a damping mechanism that includes a contact member disposed at least primarily inside a cavity; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward an upper aperture of the cavity and means for capturing the contact member within the cavity.
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